Thoreau Pond

Thoreau Pond is a pond in Franklin County, Ohio. Thoreau Pond covers about 8 acres and holds about 165 acre-feet; a reliable maximum depth figure was not found.

What to Expect at Thoreau Pond

Thoreau Pond was made by holding back a river or creek, making the old channel, bends and quiet coves sensible places to begin.

Fish and Useful Baits at Thoreau Pond

A reliable current fish list was not found for Thoreau Pond, so it would be wrong to promise a certain species without better proof.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Thoreau Pond

On a first trip to Thoreau, check incoming water, one bend in the old channel and a point near deep water with a moving lure, then slow down with a jig or worm where you get a bite.

When to Fish Thoreau Pond

Spring on Thoreau is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer is a good time to fish shade, weeds and the first drop into deeper water. Fall on Thoreau can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.