Mitt Pond

Mitt 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 Mitt Pond, so those measurements should not be guessed.

What to Expect at Mitt Pond

Without trustworthy acreage or depth figures for Mitt 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 Mitt Pond

Fish reported from Mitt Pond include bluegill and largemouth bass.

Bass

For Mitt 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

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Mitt Pond

Compare one protected bank with one windblown bank before deciding which side deserves the afternoon on Mitt Pond. Then compare vegetation, shaded shoreline and changes from soft to firm bottom around Mitt Pond before searching open water.

When to Fish Mitt Pond

Spring at Mitt Pond favors warming coves, feeder mouths and protected spawning banks. Once summer heat settles over Mitt Pond, work the deepest active cover instead of assuming every fish has moved to the bottom. Windblown points on Mitt Pond become worth checking when autumn baitfish move shallow.