Priess Pond

Priess Pond is a lake in the Lower Connecticut River Valley region, but a dependable acreage figure was not found. A dependable maximum-depth figure was not found for Priess Pond, so it should not be guessed from a similarly named water.

What to Expect at Priess Pond

Without trustworthy acreage or depth figures for Priess Pond, the safest approach is to read the water in front of you instead of assuming it fishes like another lake with the same name.

Fish and Useful Baits at Priess Pond

Fish reported from Priess Pond include bluegill and largemouth bass.

Bass

When largemouth bass hold tight to cover on Priess Pond, a compact jig or weedless worm is more useful than repeated open-water casts.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

For sunfish on Priess Pond, keep a cricket or tiny jig close to weed edges and shaded wood.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Priess Pond

Let the first repeated bite identify the useful depth on Priess Pond. Then compare vegetation, shaded shoreline and firm-bottom changes around Priess Pond before searching open water.

When to Fish Priess Pond

Early spring on Priess Pond calls for a slow presentation near the first break outside protected water. At midday in summer, Priess Pond anglers should slow down beside shade, weeds or a nearby depth change. Fall on Priess Pond is a good time for small crankbaits and swimbaits around moving forage.