Arnold Pond

Arnold Pond is a reservoir in Kent County, but a dependable acreage figure was not found. A dependable maximum-depth figure was not found for Arnold Pond, so it should not be guessed from a similarly named water.

What to Expect at Arnold Pond

Without trustworthy acreage or depth figures for Arnold 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 Arnold Pond

Fish reported from Arnold Pond include bluegill, chain pickerel, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch.

Bass

Low light favors a topwater or spinnerbait for Arnold Pond largemouth; brighter conditions call for a slower presentation beside cover.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

Use a tiny jig or natural bait under a float when fishing Arnold Pond for bluegill and related sunfish. A small minnow or worm on a light rig fits yellow perch fishing at Arnold Pond.

Walleye and Larger Predators

A spoon or compact swimbait worked beside weeds is a practical chain pickerel choice on Arnold Pond.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Arnold Pond

Begin with the most obvious depth change on Arnold Pond. Then compare incoming water, the old channel and a point leading toward the deeper end of Arnold Pond.

When to Fish Arnold Pond

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