Fishing Report For Lums Pond, DE

Current Report: Fair

There are some nice bass in Lums Pond, but it does get a lot of fishing pressure. Successful local anglers report catching bass using stealth tactics. Fishing very slowly, using small baits on light line, is working best for the better quality largemouths. Ned rigs and drop shots are working when bass are deep. The water is starting to warm, and soon the bass will move into shallow water to spawn. Shoreline fishing is available at area #1 and area #5, and there is a fishing pier.

Current Report: Slow

Crappie fishing has been slow here, but should pick up once the water warms. Locals report good success using fish finders to locate groups of crappie, which tend to migrate all around the lake. Crappie jigs, and jigheads tipped with approved, prepared bait or worms is catching fish once you locate a school. Docks, brush and vegetation are good places to search, using light tackle with 4 lb to 8 lb line.

Current Report: Poor To Fair

Bluegill are a primary food source for predator fish in the lake, as well as a sport fish which is fun to catch. Local anglers report decent size bluegill being caught with small pieces of nightcrawlers, on a small hook, tied to light line. Using a bobber allows you to set the best depth for the day.