Breeds Pond

Breeds Pond covers 192 acres in Essex County. A dependable maximum-depth figure was not found for Breeds Pond, so it should not be guessed from a similarly named water. The documented storage volume is about 2,000 acre-feet.

What to Expect at Breeds Pond

The 192 acres at Breeds Pond provide room for several patterns, so it pays to compare the upper end, mid-lake points and the dam side.

Fish and Useful Baits at Breeds Pond

Fish reported from Breeds Pond include bluegill, brown bullhead, chain pickerel, golden shiner, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch.

Bass

A spinnerbait, square-bill and Texas rig cover the most useful largemouth situations on Breeds Pond.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

Use a tiny jig or natural bait under a float when fishing Breeds Pond for bluegill and related sunfish. A small minnow or worm on a light rig fits yellow perch fishing at Breeds Pond.

Walleye and Larger Predators

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Breeds Pond

Let wind and water color choose the first section on Breeds Pond. Compare incoming water, the old channel and a point leading toward the deeper end of Breeds Pond.

When to Fish Breeds Pond

On Breeds Pond, spring fish often move onto protected banks before the open basin warms. Summer fishing on Breeds Pond is usually best at low light, beside shade or along the outside edge of healthy cover. During fall at Breeds Pond, revisit creek mouths and main points with baitfish-sized lures.