Factory Hollow Pond

Factory Hollow Pond covers 13 acres in Hampshire County. The recorded maximum depth at Factory Hollow Pond is 16 feet. The documented storage volume is about 25 acre-feet.

What to Expect at Factory Hollow Pond

The verified 16-foot maximum gives Factory Hollow 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 Factory Hollow Pond

Fish reported from Factory Hollow Pond include american eel, bluegill, brown bullhead, chain pickerel, golden shiner, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed, tiger trout, white sucker, and yellow perch.

Bass

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

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

A small float, light line and a piece of worm are enough for Factory Hollow Pond bluegill around cover. Perch anglers on Factory Hollow Pond should stay mobile until several bites come from the same depth.

Walleye and Larger Predators

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Factory Hollow Pond

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

When to Fish Factory Hollow Pond

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