Walden Pond

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

What to Expect at Walden Pond

Without trustworthy acreage or depth figures for Walden 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 Walden Pond

Fish reported from Walden Pond include bluegill, brown bullhead, largemouth bass, and longear sunfish.

Bass

Begin the largemouth search on Walden Pond with a moving bait, then pick apart wood or weeds with a worm.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

Bluegill and other sunfish in Walden Pond take worms, crickets and tiny jigs along shade and vegetation.

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

Brown bullheads in Walden Pond are best approached with a worm or small piece of cut bait on bottom.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Walden Pond

Check the incoming-water end and the dam side before settling into a pattern, since they often fish like different lakes on Walden Pond. Then compare natural weed edges, shaded shoreline and changes from soft to firm bottom around Walden Pond before searching the middle.

When to Fish Walden Pond

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