Horseys Pond is a reservoir in Delaware, near Sussex County.
Horseys covers 46.3 acres and reaches 9 feet, giving it a deeper central option than many Sussex County millponds. Verified measurements give Horseys Pond a surface area of 46.3 acres, a maximum depth of 9 feet, and approximately 183 acre-feet of storage.
The mapped maximum at Horseys Pond provides a small but meaningful deep-water option, especially during the hottest and coldest parts of the year.
At Horseys Pond, use a shallow crankbait along firm edges and a Texas rig beside wood, keeping the lure size modest for a Delaware pond. Black crappie at Horseys Pond respond to a 1/32- or 1/16-ounce jig and live minnows beside brush, shaded wood or the deepest water available. Bluegill in Horseys Pond can be caught with a piece of worm, cricket or tiny jig under a small float, especially where shade meets vegetation.
Use a quiet first pass with a moving bait, followed by a slower worm or jig through the best cover. No-wake operation is required on Delaware's public freshwater ponds, so a slow, deliberate pace fits Horseys Pond.
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Distances are straight-line estimates between mapped water locations.