Handsome Pond

Handsome 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 Handsome Pond, so neither should be estimated from a similarly named lake.

What to Expect at Handsome Pond

Without trustworthy acreage or depth figures for Handsome 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 Handsome Pond

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

Bass

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

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

Bluegill in Handsome Pond are practical targets with a worm or small jig suspended beside shallow cover.

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

Use a nightcrawler on a light bottom rig for Handsome Pond bullheads, especially in quiet water after sunset.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Handsome Pond

Check the incoming-water end and the dam side before settling into a pattern, since they often fish like different lakes on Handsome Pond. Then compare natural weed edges, shaded shoreline and changes from soft to firm bottom around Handsome Pond before searching the middle.

When to Fish Handsome Pond

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