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Ellis Pond

Ellis Pond is a lake in Delaware, near Sussex County.

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Fish species in Ellis Pond

In Sussex County, Ellis Pond is recorded as a lake. Its mapped center is near 38.5072, -75.5079, which helps separate this exact feature from other Delaware waters with similar names.

Ellis Pond Size, Maximum Depth and Volume

For Ellis Pond, reliable acreage, maximum-depth and storage figures were not found for this specific water, so those measurements should not be borrowed from a similarly named pond.

Fish Species and Best Baits at Ellis Pond

For largemouth bass at Ellis Pond near 38.5072, -75.5079, cast a compact spinnerbait or shallow crankbait to cover, then slow down with a Texas-rigged worm or small jig. Bluegill in Ellis Pond near 38.5072, -75.5079 can be caught with a piece of worm, cricket or tiny jig under a small float, especially where shade meets vegetation.

A Practical Ellis Pond Fishing Plan

Keep the tackle simple and compare two kinds of cover rather than changing location after every cast. Around Ellis Pond near 38.5072, -75.5079, shade and plant edges are the first natural-looking features worth comparing.

Check the evidence

Sources and what they establish

Source dates describe the evidence, not a live catch forecast. Check the managing authority before planning access or keeping fish.

  • Bluegill — supporting source

    Delaware DNREC Managing Public Ponds

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Largemouth Bass — supporting source

    Delaware DNREC Managing Public Ponds

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

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