Fishing Pond Four in Greene County, Pennsylvania

• Overview

  Pond Four sits in Greene County, out in Pennsylvania. The country here is rolling hill. At about 84 acres, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. The nearest place of any size is Masontown, 2.7 miles away. Fairdale is 4 miles away, with Point Marion at 6.8 miles. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Pond Four

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Reported across Greene County: common carp, gizzard shad, johnny darter and bluntnose minnow. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. The shape of Pond Four rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 72°F; by January the average is down near 29°F. Neither winter nor summer shuts things down for long. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Anyone fishing Pond Four regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. For the carp, bait a margin spot and sit on it; corn and bread still work. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Failing this one, try Jacobs Creek, 2.3 miles away. Ask locally about Pond Four if anything is unclear.