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Hillcrest Pond

Hillcrest Pond is a lake in Baltimore County, Maryland.

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Fish species in Hillcrest Pond

Hillcrest Pond sits in Baltimore County and is classified as a lake, and I would use one easy-to-read section of bank to judge the next move. I would pick one manageable section of water as the first section and stay there until the first few casts shows me what to change next.

Hillcrest Pond Size, Maximum Depth and Volume

Exact physical measurements are sparse for Hillcrest Pond, and I would use one easy-to-read section of bank to judge the next move. I would rather leave the figures open than borrow numbers from another lake before the first adjustment starts producing bites.

Fish Species and Best Baits

Fish recorded for Hillcrest Pond include Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Snakehead, Striped Bass, and Yellow Perch, and I would use one sheltered shoreline stretch to judge the next move. For bass, I would cover one easy-to-read shoreline stretch with a spinnerbait or crankbait, then slow down with a jig or soft plastic, while I use one easy-to-read area near the launch as the next comparison point.

A Practical Hillcrest Pond Game Plan

My first plan for Hillcrest Pond would be to fish one sheltered area near the launch deliberately and make the next move only after the opening stretch starts producing bites. If the nearby water gives me a useful clue, I would give one easy-to-read shoreline stretch another pass before assuming another section is better.

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

    Maryland DNR Public Angler Access Map

    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

    Maryland DNR Public Angler Access Map

    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.

  • Channel Catfish — supporting source

    Maryland DNR Public Angler Access Map

    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.

  • Largemouth Bass — supporting source

    Maryland DNR Public Angler Access Map

    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.

  • Northern Snakehead — supporting source

    Maryland DNR Public Angler Access Map

    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.

  • Striped Bass — supporting source

    Maryland DNR Public Angler Access Map

    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.

  • Yellow Perch — supporting source

    Maryland DNR Public Angler Access Map

    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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