Fishing at Little Pond, Bradford County, Pennsylvania

• Overview

  Look for Little Pond in the Bradford County part of Pennsylvania. Elevation runs to 1,601 feet. The water measures roughly 17 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Troy sits 6 miles from the bank. The big place round here is Syracuse, 87 miles distant. Close by you have: Stacey Pond sits 3.1 miles out, Miller Pond (3.7 miles), Pine Lake sits 5.1 miles out, Bird Pond (6.2 miles) and Blakeslee Pond sits 6.3 miles out. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Little Pond

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Across Bradford County, recorded fish include smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, brook trout, brown bullhead and black crappie. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. The near bank of Little Pond is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 22°F and July at about 68°F, the water has a wide range to work through. A full turn of seasons, with the strongest sport on either side of summer. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around early April. The season between ice runs from about early April to mid December. Early summer and early autumn carry the open-water season. Plan any trip to Little Pond around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Stacey Pond at 3.1 miles is the sensible second choice. Check the position at Little Pond before loading the car.