Brewster Pond

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

What to Expect at Brewster Pond

Without trustworthy acreage or depth figures for Brewster 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 Brewster Pond

Fish reported from Brewster Pond include black crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, largemouth bass, and yellow perch.

Bass

Low light favors a topwater or spinnerbait for Brewster Pond largemouth; brighter conditions call for a slower presentation beside cover.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

For Brewster Pond crappie, hold a 1/16-ounce jig or minnow beside wood instead of dragging it through snags. Bluegill in Brewster Pond are practical targets with a worm or small jig suspended beside shallow cover. Yellow perch in Brewster Pond are commonly caught with a small jig tipped with a minnow or worm near bottom.

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

A simple bottom rig with cut bait or prepared bait is a practical channel catfish setup on Brewster Pond.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Brewster Pond

Check the incoming-water end and the dam side before settling into a pattern, since they often fish like different lakes on Brewster Pond. Then check the original creek route, the dam end and any point on Brewster Pond that reaches toward deeper water.

When to Fish Brewster Pond

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