Calkins Pond

Calkins Pond covers 6.5 acres in Hampden County. A dependable maximum-depth figure was not found for Calkins Pond, so it should not be guessed from a similarly named water. The documented storage volume is about 71 acre-feet.

What to Expect at Calkins Pond

Because Calkins Pond is only 6.5 acres, a careful bank-by-bank approach is more useful than constant moving.

Fish and Useful Baits at Calkins Pond

A dependable current sport-fish list was not found for Calkins Pond. At Calkins Pond, it would be misleading to promise a particular species without better support.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Calkins Pond

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

When to Fish Calkins Pond

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