Hands Pond

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

What to Expect at Hands Pond

Without trustworthy acreage or depth figures for Hands 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 Hands Pond

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

Bass

Largemouth bass in Hands Pond can be searched with a spinnerbait before a Texas-rigged worm is worked through the best cover.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

Crappie anglers on Hands 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 Hands Pond bluegill around cover. Perch anglers on Hands Pond should stay mobile until several bites come from the same depth.

Chain Pickerel

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Hands Pond

Compare one protected bank with one windblown bank before deciding which side deserves the afternoon on Hands Pond. Then compare the incoming-water end of Hands Pond with the dam side and any point that reaches the old channel.

When to Fish Hands Pond

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