Fishing Lower Alford Pond in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania

• Overview

  You will find Lower Alford Pond in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. The water sits 1,076 feet up. It runs to roughly 31 acres — big enough to hold fish away from the bank, small enough to learn. Montrose is the closest town at 5.4 miles. The big place round here is Allentown, 85 miles distant. No boundary runs near, so the county rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Lower Alford Pond

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Fish documented in Susquehanna County include brown trout, brook trout, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. On Lower Alford Pond the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 68°F and January reads 22°F. The year runs cold to warm and back, with clear transitions. Once it clears, about early April, the fishing comes on quickly. On the long-run averages the water opens up around early April and starts locking again about mid December. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. Plan any trip to Lower Alford Pond around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Failing this one, try Middle Lake, 0.8 miles away. Check the current arrangement for Lower Alford Pond.