Thompsons Pond

Thompsons Pond covers 115.84 acres in Worcester County. A dependable maximum-depth figure was not found for Thompsons Pond, so it should not be guessed from a similarly named water.

What to Expect at Thompsons Pond

The 115.84 acres at Thompsons 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 Thompsons Pond

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

Bass

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

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

Bluegill and other sunfish in Thompsons 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 Thompsons Pond.

Walleye and Larger Predators

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Thompsons Pond

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

When to Fish Thompsons Pond

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