Linesville Sportsman Pond covers 0.49 acres in Crawford County. Dependable maximum-depth and storage-volume figures were not found for Linesville Sportsman Pond, so neither should be estimated from a similarly named lake.
What to Expect at Linesville Sportsman Pond
Because Linesville Sportsman Pond is only 0.49 acres, a careful bank-by-bank approach is more useful than constant moving.
Fish and Useful Baits at Linesville Sportsman Pond
Fish reported from Linesville Sportsman Pond include black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, largemouth bass, longear sunfish, and yellow perch.
Bass
When largemouth bass hold tight to cover on Linesville Sportsman Pond, a compact jig or weedless worm is more useful than repeated open-water casts.
Crappie, Perch and Sunfish
Crappie at Linesville Sportsman Pond respond to a small jig or live minnow beside brush and suspended cover. Use a tiny jig or natural bait under a float when fishing Linesville Sportsman Pond for bluegill and related sunfish. A small minnow or worm on a light rig fits yellow perch fishing at Linesville Sportsman Pond.
Catfish, Bullheads and Carp
Bullheads at Linesville Sportsman Pond will take worms and small pieces of cut bait presented close to soft bottom.
A Simple Fishing Plan for Linesville Sportsman Pond
Pick one kind of cover and fish it carefully, then compare it with a second cover type before moving far on Linesville Sportsman Pond. Then compare natural weed edges, shaded shoreline and changes from soft to firm bottom around Linesville Sportsman Pond before searching the middle.
When to Fish Linesville Sportsman Pond
On Linesville Sportsman Pond, spring fish often move onto protected banks before the open basin warms. Summer fishing on Linesville Sportsman Pond is usually best at low light, beside shade or along the outside edge of healthy cover. During fall at Linesville Sportsman Pond, revisit creek mouths and main points with baitfish-sized lures.
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