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Turkle Pond

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

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Fish species in Turkle Pond

The mapped water called Turkle Pond lies in Delaware's Sussex County and is classified as a lake. Its mapped center is near 38.8233, -75.2596, which helps separate this exact feature from other Delaware waters with similar names.

Turkle Pond Size, Maximum Depth and Volume

For Turkle Pond, published physical measurements are sparse, and there is not enough support for a precise acreage or depth claim.

Fish Species and Best Baits at Turkle Pond

At Turkle Pond near 38.8233, -75.2596, bass are best approached with a moving bait first; a swim jig, spinnerbait or square-bill finds active fish, while a soft plastic handles the exact cover that produces a strike. Bluegill in Turkle Pond near 38.8233, -75.2596 can be caught with a piece of worm, cricket or tiny jig under a small float, especially where shade meets vegetation.

A Practical Turkle Pond Fishing Plan

Fish the first visible cover methodically; on a small pond, one productive laydown can hold several fish. Around Turkle Pond near 38.8233, -75.2596, 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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