Buck Pond covers 23 acres in Hampden County. The recorded maximum depth at Buck Pond is 24 feet.
What to Expect at Buck Pond
The verified 24-foot maximum gives Buck 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 Buck Pond
Fish reported from Buck Pond include largemouth bass.
Bass
Low light favors a topwater or spinnerbait for Buck Pond largemouth; brighter conditions call for a slower presentation beside cover.
A Simple Fishing Plan for Buck Pond
Begin with one moving lure and one slower follow-up bait on Buck Pond. Compare vegetation, shade and firm-bottom changes around Buck Pond before searching open water.
When to Fish Buck Pond
Early spring on Buck Pond calls for a slow presentation near the first break outside protected water. At midday in summer, Buck Pond anglers should slow down beside shade, weeds or a nearby depth change. Fall on Buck Pond is a good time for small crankbaits and swimbaits around moving forage.
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