Fishing Frey Pond in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

• Overview

  Frey Pond is a Lehigh County water, in Pennsylvania. Elevation runs to 633 feet. This is a tiny water, and one quiet approach covers all of it. It is a small entry by Lehigh County standards. The nearest town is Schnecksville, 2.2 miles away. Slatington is 3.1 miles and Walnutport 3.5 miles. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Frey Pond

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Lehigh County records list brown trout, largemouth bass, bluegill and yellow perch among the fish reported. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. On Frey Pond the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 72°F and January near 26°F. Most months fish reasonably, given the right weather. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. Plan around that when you fish Frey Pond. Water temperature lags the air by a week or so.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. There is a car park half a mile from the bank. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Failing this one, try Copeechan Pond, 1.6 miles away. Check the position on Frey Pond before loading the car.