Bowlby Pond

Bowlby Pond is a lake in Morris County, but a dependable acreage figure was not found. Dependable maximum-depth and storage-volume figures were not found for Bowlby Pond, so those measurements should not be guessed.

What to Expect at Bowlby Pond

Without trustworthy acreage or depth figures for Bowlby Pond, the safest approach is to read the water in front of you instead of assuming it fishes like another lake with the same name.

Fish and Useful Baits at Bowlby Pond

Fish reported from Bowlby Pond include bluegill and largemouth bass.

Bass

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

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

Bluegill and other sunfish in Bowlby Pond take worms, crickets and tiny jigs along shade and vegetation.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Bowlby Pond

Use a moving lure to locate the first active stretch, then slow down on the exact cover that produced a bite on Bowlby Pond. Then compare vegetation, shaded shoreline and changes from soft to firm bottom around Bowlby Pond before searching open water.

When to Fish Bowlby Pond

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