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Elders Pond

Elders Pond is a lake in Massachusetts, near Plymouth County.

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Fish species in Elders Pond

Elders Pond covers 145.99 acres in Plymouth County. A dependable maximum-depth figure was not found for Elders Pond, so it should not be guessed from a similarly named water.

What to Expect at Elders Pond

The 145.99 acres at Elders 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 Elders Pond

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

Bass

For Elders Pond largemouth, use a shallow crankbait or swim jig to locate fish, then slow down with a jig or soft plastic.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

Bluegill and other sunfish in Elders Pond take worms, crickets and tiny jigs along shade and vegetation. Keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to the bottom when perch are the target on Elders Pond.

Walleye and Larger Predators

For Elders 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 Elders Pond

Let wind and water color choose the first section on Elders Pond. Compare vegetation, shade and firm-bottom changes around Elders Pond before searching open water.

When to Fish Elders Pond

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

Check the evidence

Sources and what they establish

Source dates describe the evidence, not a live catch forecast. Check the managing authority before planning access or keeping fish.

  • Bluegill — supporting source

    MassWildlife statewide freshwater sportfish guidance

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Brown Bullhead — supporting source

    MassWildlife statewide freshwater sportfish guidance

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Chain Pickerel — supporting source

    MassWildlife statewide freshwater sportfish guidance

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Golden Shiner — supporting source

    MassWildlife statewide freshwater sportfish guidance

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Largemouth Bass — supporting source

    MassWildlife statewide freshwater sportfish guidance

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Pumpkinseed — supporting source

    MassWildlife statewide freshwater sportfish guidance

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Yellow Perch — supporting source

    MassWildlife statewide freshwater sportfish guidance

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

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