Wilmas Pond

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

What to Expect at Wilmas Pond

Without trustworthy acreage or depth figures for Wilmas 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 Wilmas Pond

Fish reported from Wilmas Pond include bluegill and largemouth bass.

Bass

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

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Wilmas Pond

Let water color, wind and the first two bites decide whether to stay shallow or move toward the basin on Wilmas Pond. Then compare vegetation, shaded shoreline and changes from soft to firm bottom around Wilmas Pond before searching open water.

When to Fish Wilmas Pond

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