Benjamin Pond

Benjamin Pond is a lake in Lackawanna County, but a dependable surface-area figure was not found. Dependable maximum-depth and storage-volume figures were not found for Benjamin Pond, so neither should be estimated from a similarly named lake.

What to Expect at Benjamin Pond

Without trustworthy acreage or depth figures for Benjamin 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 Benjamin Pond

Fish reported from Benjamin Pond include bluegill, brown bullhead, largemouth bass, and longear sunfish.

Bass

When largemouth bass hold tight to cover on Benjamin Pond, a compact jig or weedless worm is more useful than repeated open-water casts.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

For sunfish on Benjamin Pond, keep a cricket or tiny jig close to weed edges and shaded wood.

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

Bullheads at Benjamin Pond will take worms and small pieces of cut bait presented close to soft bottom.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Benjamin Pond

Start with the best-looking shallow cover during the first hour, then move to the nearest drop if the bank is quiet on Benjamin Pond. Then compare natural weed edges, shaded shoreline and changes from soft to firm bottom around Benjamin Pond before searching the middle.

When to Fish Benjamin Pond

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