Hopkins Pond covers 5.18 acres in Camden County. Dependable maximum-depth and storage-volume figures were not found for Hopkins Pond, so those measurements should not be guessed.
What to Expect at Hopkins Pond
Because Hopkins Pond is only 5.18 acres, a careful bank-by-bank approach is more useful than constant moving.
Fish and Useful Baits at Hopkins Pond
Fish reported from Hopkins Pond include black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, chain pickerel, channel catfish, common carp, largemouth bass, longear sunfish, and yellow perch.
Bass
For Hopkins Pond largemouth, use a shallow crankbait or swim jig to locate fish, then slow down with a jig or soft plastic.
Crappie, Perch and Sunfish
Slow vertical presentations around wood and suspended cover are dependable for Hopkins Pond crappie. Bluegill and other sunfish in Hopkins Pond take worms, crickets and tiny jigs along shade and vegetation. Keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to the bottom when perch are the target on Hopkins Pond.
Chain Pickerel
For Hopkins 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 Hopkins Pond
Let water color, wind and the first two bites decide whether to stay shallow or move toward the basin on Hopkins Pond. Then compare the incoming-water end of Hopkins Pond with the dam side and any point that reaches the old channel.
When to Fish Hopkins Pond
On Hopkins Pond, spring fish often move onto protected banks before the open basin warms. Summer fishing on Hopkins Pond is usually best at low light, beside shade or along the outside edge of healthy cover. During fall at Hopkins Pond, revisit creek mouths and main points with baitfish-sized lures.
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