Rod Smith Pond

Rod Smith Pond is a pond in Koochiching County, Minnesota. Rod Smith Pond covers about 1.96 acres.

What to Expect at Rod Smith Pond

Rod Smith Pond was made by holding back a river or creek, making the old channel, bends and quiet coves sensible places to begin.

Fish and Useful Baits at Rod Smith Pond

Fish reported from Rod Smith Pond include black bullhead, bluegill, green sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, yellow bullhead, and yellow perch.

Bass

For bass at Rod Smith, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.

Yellow Perch and Sunfish

For panfish at Rod Smith, fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill and green sunfish, and keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.

Northern Pike

For large predators at Rod Smith, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.

Bullheads

For bottom fishing at Rod Smith, fish a worm or small piece of cut bait in quiet water for bullheads.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Rod Smith Pond

On a first trip to Rod Smith, check incoming water, one bend in the old channel and a point near deep water with a moving lure, then slow down with a jig or worm where you get a bite.

When to Fish Rod Smith Pond

Spring on Rod Smith is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer is a good time to fish shade, weeds and the first drop into deeper water. Fall on Rod Smith can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.