Sunfish Pond

Sunfish Pond covers 35.07 acres in Bradford County. Dependable maximum-depth and storage-volume figures were not found for Sunfish Pond, so neither should be estimated from a similarly named lake.

What to Expect at Sunfish Pond

At 35.07 acres, Sunfish Pond is small enough to fish methodically but large enough for one shoreline to differ from another.

Fish and Useful Baits at Sunfish Pond

Fish reported from Sunfish Pond include black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, largemouth bass, longear sunfish, and yellow perch. Brook trout, brown trout, and rainbow trout are also stocked in Sunfish Pond.

Bass

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

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

For Sunfish Pond crappie, hold a 1/16-ounce jig or minnow beside wood instead of dragging it through snags. Bluegill in Sunfish Pond are practical targets with a worm or small jig suspended beside shallow cover. Yellow perch in Sunfish Pond are commonly caught with a small jig tipped with a minnow or worm near bottom.

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Sunfish Pond

Start with the best-looking shallow cover during the first hour, then move to the nearest drop if the bank is quiet on Sunfish Pond. Then compare natural weed edges, shaded shoreline and changes from soft to firm bottom around Sunfish Pond before searching the middle.

When to Fish Sunfish Pond

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