Quist Pond

Quist Pond is a reservoir in the Northwest Hills region, but a dependable acreage figure was not found. A dependable maximum-depth figure was not found for Quist Pond, so it should not be guessed from a similarly named water.

What to Expect at Quist Pond

Without trustworthy acreage or depth figures for Quist 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 Quist Pond

Fish reported from Quist Pond include black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, chain pickerel, channel catfish, common carp, largemouth bass, longear sunfish, and yellow perch.

Bass

Largemouth bass in Quist Pond can be searched with a spinnerbait before a Texas-rigged worm is worked through the best cover.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

Crappie anglers on Quist Pond should count the jig down beside brush until the holding depth becomes clear. A small float, light line and a piece of worm are enough for Quist Pond bluegill around cover. Perch anglers on Quist Pond should stay mobile until several bites come from the same depth.

Walleye and Larger Predators

Chain pickerel in Quist Pond can be found with spoons, spinnerbaits and small swimbaits along vegetation.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Quist Pond

Begin with the most obvious depth change on Quist Pond. Then compare incoming water, the old channel and a point leading toward the deeper end of Quist Pond.

When to Fish Quist Pond

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