Deer Pond

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

What to Expect at Deer Pond

Without trustworthy acreage or depth figures for Deer 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 Deer Pond

Fish reported from Deer Pond include black crappie, bluegill, chain pickerel, channel catfish, largemouth bass, and yellow perch.

Bass

Begin the largemouth search on Deer Pond with a moving bait, then pick apart wood or weeds with a worm.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

Crappie anglers on Deer Pond should count the jig down beside brush until the holding depth becomes clear. A small float, light line and a piece of worm are enough for Deer Pond bluegill around cover. Perch anglers on Deer Pond should stay mobile until several bites come from the same depth.

Chain Pickerel

Chain pickerel in Deer Pond can be found with spoons, spinnerbaits and small swimbaits along vegetation.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Deer Pond

Start with an easy-to-repeat feature, such as a point, creek turn or outside weed edge on Deer Pond. Then compare the incoming-water end of Deer Pond with the dam side and any point that reaches the old channel.

When to Fish Deer Pond

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