Ditch Pond, Arizona: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Ditch Pond falls in Mohave County, part of Arizona. The country here is open plain. At roughly 2 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Some 42 miles away sits Scenic, the nearest settlement. It is 93 miles to Henderson, the nearest city. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Ditch Pond

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Survey and observation records for Mohave County include flannelmouth sucker, bluehead sucker, common carp and channel catfish. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Take Ditch Pond a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 76°F for July and 36°F for January. Heat sets the pattern from late spring onward. The first and last hours carry the summer; the middle is slow. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Ditch Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. It is recorded as intermittent, which means the basin empties in dry spells. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Christman Pond at 1.9 miles is the sensible second choice. Check the current arrangement for Ditch Pond.