Sawkill Pond

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

What to Expect at Sawkill Pond

Without trustworthy acreage or depth figures for Sawkill 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 Sawkill Pond

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

Bass

A spinnerbait, square-bill and Texas rig cover the most useful largemouth situations on Sawkill Pond.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

Crappie anglers on Sawkill 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 Sawkill Pond bluegill around cover. Perch anglers on Sawkill Pond should stay mobile until several bites come from the same depth.

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

For Sawkill 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 Sawkill Pond

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

When to Fish Sawkill Pond

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