Negley Pond

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

What to Expect at Negley Pond

Without trustworthy acreage or depth figures for Negley 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 Negley Pond

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

Bass

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

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

Crappie anglers on Negley Pond should count the jig down beside brush until the holding depth becomes clear. A small float, light line and a piece of worm are enough for Negley Pond bluegill around cover. Perch anglers on Negley Pond should stay mobile until several bites come from the same depth.

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

For Negley Pond channel cats, place cut bait or a nightcrawler along the creek channel and give the bait time to work.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Negley Pond

Make the first pass with a moving lure, then return to the most promising cover with a jig or soft plastic on Negley Pond. Then check the original creek route, the dam end and any point on Negley Pond that reaches toward deeper water.

When to Fish Negley Pond

A sunny spring afternoon can pull Negley Pond fish toward dark bottom, wood and new vegetation. Summer fish in Negley Pond may feed shallow at dawn before settling beside cover or deeper structure. Cooling water can bring Negley Pond fish back to points and banks where bait gathers.