Bell Pond

Bell Pond covers 10 acres in Worcester County. The recorded maximum depth at Bell Pond is 17 feet.

What to Expect at Bell Pond

The verified 17-foot maximum gives Bell 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 Bell Pond

Fish reported from Bell Pond include banded killifish, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, chain pickerel, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch.

Bass

Low light favors a topwater or spinnerbait for Bell Pond largemouth; brighter conditions call for a slower presentation beside cover.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

Crappie at Bell Pond respond to a small jig or live minnow beside brush and suspended cover. Use a tiny jig or natural bait under a float when fishing Bell Pond for bluegill and related sunfish. A small minnow or worm on a light rig fits yellow perch fishing at Bell Pond.

Walleye and Larger Predators

A spoon or compact swimbait worked beside weeds is a practical chain pickerel choice on Bell Pond.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Bell Pond

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

When to Fish Bell Pond

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