Baldpate Pond

Baldpate Pond covers 80 acres in Essex County. The recorded maximum depth at Baldpate Pond is 47 feet.

What to Expect at Baldpate Pond

The verified 47-foot maximum gives Baldpate Pond enough depth for fish to move away from the bank without turning the lake into a purely open-water fishery.

Fish and Useful Baits at Baldpate Pond

Fish reported from Baldpate Pond include american eel, black crappie, bluegill, brook trout, chain pickerel, golden shiner, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed, tiger trout, yellow bullhead, and yellow perch.

Bass

When largemouth bass hold tight to cover on Baldpate Pond, a compact jig or weedless worm is more useful than repeated open-water casts.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

For Baldpate Pond crappie, hold a 1/16-ounce jig or minnow beside wood instead of dragging it through snags. Bluegill in Baldpate Pond are practical targets with a worm or small jig suspended beside shallow cover. Yellow perch in Baldpate Pond are commonly caught with a small jig tipped with a minnow or worm near bottom.

Walleye and Larger Predators

For Baldpate Pond pickerel, cover weed edges with a flashy moving lure and use a short leader when bite-offs become common.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Baldpate Pond

Begin with one moving lure and one slower follow-up bait on Baldpate Pond. Compare incoming water, the old channel and a point leading toward the deeper end of Baldpate Pond.

When to Fish Baldpate Pond

Early spring on Baldpate Pond calls for a slow presentation near the first break outside protected water. At midday in summer, Baldpate Pond anglers should slow down beside shade, weeds or a nearby depth change. Fall on Baldpate Pond is a good time for small crankbaits and swimbaits around moving forage.