Watershops Pond

Watershops Pond covers 198 acres in Hampden County. The recorded maximum depth at Watershops Pond is 20 feet. The documented storage volume is about 2,410 acre-feet.

What to Expect at Watershops Pond

The verified 20-foot maximum gives Watershops 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 Watershops Pond

Fish reported from Watershops Pond include bluegill, brown bullhead, chain pickerel, common carp, golden shiner, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed, white perch, white sucker, yellow bullhead, and yellow perch.

Bass

When largemouth bass hold tight to cover on Watershops Pond, a compact jig or weedless worm is more useful than repeated open-water casts.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

Use a tiny jig or natural bait under a float when fishing Watershops Pond for bluegill and related sunfish. A small minnow or worm on a light rig fits yellow perch fishing at Watershops Pond.

Walleye and Larger Predators

For Watershops 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 Watershops Pond

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

When to Fish Watershops Pond

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