Swain Pond Fishing Report

4 Rating based on 1 Reviews

Swain Pond Sunfish

If youre looking for a close-by retreat to pull up some sunnies with a kid, or just to toss a bobber in for some low-pressure fishing, in an area thats easy to get to with absolutely no one else around, heres the place to go. Pickerel and trout can also be found

  • Added By: chris_howell on 03/23/12 01:24 AM
  • Location: Swain Pond
  • Report Date: 3/16/2012
  • # of Hotspots: 2
  • # of Photos: 1
  • # of Fish Caught: 30
  • Learn more about Swain Pond fishing in our fishing message boards

Report Photos

... chris_howell posted in MA
1
12y

Report Catches

Sunnies Catch

  • # of Fish Caught: 20
  • Water Type: freshwater
  • Type of Fish: Sunfish
  • Fish Length (Avg): 5 inches
  • Bait Type: Nightcrawler Check Prices
  • Bait Details: worms on a bobber is the way to go. cast under trees and near weeds and lilies
  • Location Details: Just before the corner of Swain road and Dunstable road(while on dunstable road) there will be a couple houses with driveways. You'll notice that next to one of the driveways there is a dirt path that seems like its overgrown. park on that dirt path and walk through the woods in the direction of the pond. The pond is maybe 70 yards from the end of the path. Along the shore youll notice a makeshift "pier". However it may look, it is pretty safe, with only about a foot of water in depth beneath it. Just, please, watch your step.

Pickerel Catch

  • # of Fish Caught: 10
  • Water Type: freshwater
  • Type of Fish: Chain Pickerel
  • Fish Length (Avg): 15 inches
  • Bait Type: In-Line Spinner Check Prices
  • Bait Details: Try casting farther out with a small spinner for pickerel
  • Location Details: Just before the corner of Swain road and Dunstable road(while on dunstable road) there will be a couple houses with driveways. You'll notice that next to one of the driveways there is a dirt path that seems like its overgrown. park on that dirt path and walk through the woods in the direction of the pond. The pond is maybe 70 yards from the end of the path. Along the shore youll notice a makeshift "pier". However it may look, it is pretty safe, with only about a foot of water in depth beneath it. Just, please, watch your step.

Report Map

Stay Updated

Sign up for our weekly newsletter to receive West Virginia fishing reports right in your inbox. You'll also receive community updates, invites to try new features and promotions from our partners.

WV Fish Finder

Social Links