Hardy Dam Pond on the Muskegon River. Excellent walleye and smallmouth bass. Trolling and drifting are popular here.
Fishing pressure is our estimate of how busy Croton Pond is likely to be today. It looks at the day of the week, the time of year, and whether the lake has been stocked recently, because fresh stockings tend to draw anglers. Lower pressure usually means more room to work the water for atlantic salmon, walleye and brown trout.
Moderate activity expected. Midweek mornings are typically quieter.
Estimate based on day of week, season, and recent stocking. Not a live crowd count.
Combined bite activity across all 55 species in this lake.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye | 15" | 5 |
| Brown Trout | 8" (most inland lakes) | 5 trout, max 3 over 15" |
| Channel Catfish | 12" | 10 |
| Smallmouth Bass | 14" | 5 bass combined |
| Yellow Perch | None | 25 |
| Muskellunge | 42" | 1 per license year (registration required) |
| Lake Herring | None | 5 inland (with whitefish) |
| Redear Sunfish | None | 25 sunfish combined |
| Rock Bass | None | 25 sunfish combined |
| White Bass | None | 10 inland / 25 Great Lakes |