Fishing at Connell Pond, Sullivan County, Pennsylvania

• Overview

  Sullivan County, Pennsylvania, is where Connell Pond sits. It sits in pine and birch country. Small at around 15 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. It is a small entry by Sullivan County standards. Harveys Lake lies 18 miles from the water. Then Towanda, 20 miles, and Back Mountain, 21 miles. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Connell Pond

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Open biodiversity records for Sullivan County list brown trout, brook trout, yellow perch and pumpkinseed. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Treat Connell Pond as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 67°F for July and 21°F for January. Winter closes the water for a while, and the reopening is worth catching. Once it clears, about early April, the fishing comes on quickly. From about early April to around mid December, expect open water on the long-run figures. The weeks after the thaw and the ones before the freeze are the strongest. Time your trip to Connell Pond by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. No built facilities appear in mapping around this water. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. If the gate is shut, Saxe Pond at 4.8 miles is the nearest alternative. Check the position on Connell Pond before loading the car.