Fishing Lums Pond
AKA: Lums Lake
Popular Fish Species Lums Pond, DE
Largemouth Bass Fishing
Lums Pond has a nice population of largemouth bass including some which can give anglers a thrill on any cast. This fertile lake also offers sufficient cover for both baitfish and bass. Thorough fisheries management by the Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife has maintained a quality bass fishery for some time now. When the bite is good, bass typically move shallow and are quite aggressive. If you find them shallow and they are not tempted to bite, slow down and use smaller, lighter baits. Fishing for largemouth bass is good virtually any time they are shallow - in spring, mornings in summer, and during warm Fall afternoons. Use shallow crankbaits around rip rap. Around grass use worms, jigs, topwater and spinnerbaits. In deeper water, big worms, jigs and spoons are three good weapons. In winter, spend your time fishing Lums Pond on deeper structure where the bass spend much of their time.
Black Crappie Fishing
Black crappie reside in good numbers throughout Lums Pond, and they are averaging a very good size this year. Crappie fishing is excellent and they are running in sizeable schools. The best time to catch crappie tends to be at dawn and dusk. Live bait and small jigs are the most common method for crappie here. Crappie always like cover and structure, so locate brush and vegetation. Using a fish finder can help locate schools of crappie, which tend to stack vertically around cover. In spring and fall focus on the 8 to 12 foot range. As the crappie move deep in summer and winter, follow points out deep, as well as find ledges near channels in deeper water. White crappie, in smaller numbers, also make this lake their home.
Bluegill Fishing
Fishing for bluegill is a time-honored tradition at Lums Pond. Young and old, beginners and seasoned anglers alike, all enjoy catching a bunch of fat bluegill. This year, much like recent years, the bluegill population is healthy and always looking for something to eat. Bluegill fishing is as basic as fishing gets. Any pole, reasonably small line and small hooks baited with anything edible, creates the ideal setup. Add a bobber and you can set the depth you prefer the bait to position. Bluegill hang around brush, rocks, vegetation or any cover available.
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Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, black crappie, white crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed sunfish, white perch and yellow perch at Lums Pond in Delaware.
The most popular fishing lake in Delaware is Lums Pond, a 200-acre impoundment located in the northern section of the state, at Kirkwood. The lake has about 6 miles of shoreline, with numerous locations accessible for fishing from the bank.
One of the most sought-after fish species in Lums Pond is bass. Largemouth bass can be found in good numbers, providing anglers with the opportunity to test their skills and land some impressive catches. Perch, including both yellow perch and white perch, are also abundant and are being caught in good numbers and size. Crappie are another popular species found in Lums Pond. Both black crappie and white crappie are targeted by anglers. Sunfish, including bluegill and pumpkinseed, are plentiful and provide a great opportunity for anglers of all ages, especially kids looking for some action.
This lake receives fairly heavy fishing pressure from locals, so you may wish to try out-of-the-box techniques, be patient, and work smaller, presentations slower than usual. A boat launch ramp is located on the far-south side of the lake.
Primary fish species residing in Lums Pond
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Lums Pond Amenities
Marina: NO
Boat Rental: NO
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: NO
Convenience Store: NEARBY
Bait & Tackle: NO
Restaurant: NEARBY
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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings
Lums Pond Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the south side of the lake, off Red Lion Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with paved parking.
Fishing Guides On Lums Pond
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Fishing License
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Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby
Lums Park Campground - 302 368-6989
Lums Pond DE Map - Fishing & Camping Areas
Contact Information
Lums Pond
Lums Pond State Park
1068 Howell School Rd
Bear, DE 19701
302 368-6989
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