Stellfox Pond

Stellfox Pond covers 2.96 acres in Clinton County. Dependable maximum-depth and storage-volume figures were not found for Stellfox Pond, so neither should be estimated from a similarly named lake.

What to Expect at Stellfox Pond

Because Stellfox Pond is only 2.96 acres, a careful bank-by-bank approach is more useful than constant moving.

Fish and Useful Baits at Stellfox Pond

Fish reported from Stellfox Pond include black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, largemouth bass, longear sunfish, and yellow perch.

Bass

For Stellfox Pond largemouth, use a shallow crankbait or swim jig to locate fish, then slow down with a jig or soft plastic.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

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

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

Bullheads at Stellfox Pond will take worms and small pieces of cut bait presented close to soft bottom.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Stellfox Pond

Fish one protected section slowly before testing the windblown side, because the two banks can have very different water color on Stellfox Pond. Then compare natural weed edges, shaded shoreline and changes from soft to firm bottom around Stellfox Pond before searching the middle.

When to Fish Stellfox Pond

Spring at Stellfox Pond favors warming coves, feeder mouths and protected spawning banks. Once summer heat settles over Stellfox Pond, work the deepest active cover instead of assuming every fish has moved to the bottom. Windblown points on Stellfox Pond become worth checking when autumn baitfish move shallow.