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Horseys Pond

Horseys Pond is a reservoir in Delaware, near Sussex County.

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Fish species in Horseys Pond

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.

How Horseys Pond's Size and Depth Affect Fishing

The mapped maximum at Horseys Pond provides a small but meaningful deep-water option, especially during the hottest and coldest parts of the year.

Fish Species and Baits at Horseys Pond

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.

A First-Trip Plan for Horseys Pond

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.

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.

  • Black Crappie — supporting source

    Delaware DNREC Freshwater Pond Fish Community Surveys

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

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

  • Bluegill — supporting source

    Delaware DNREC Freshwater Pond Fish Community Surveys

    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 Freshwater Pond Fish Community Surveys

    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.

  • Everglades Pygmy Sunfish — supporting source

    Delaware DNREC Freshwater Pond Fish Community Surveys

    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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