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Thundergut Pond

Thundergut Pond is a reservoir in New Jersey, near Salem County.

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Fish species in Thundergut Pond

Thundergut Pond is a reservoir in Salem County, but a dependable acreage figure was not found. Dependable maximum-depth and storage-volume figures were not found for Thundergut Pond, so those measurements should not be guessed.

What to Expect at Thundergut Pond

Without trustworthy acreage or depth figures for Thundergut Pond, the safest approach is to read the water in front of you instead of assuming it fishes like another lake with the same name.

Fish and Useful Baits at Thundergut Pond

Fish reported from Thundergut Pond include black crappie, bluegill, chain pickerel, channel catfish, largemouth bass, and yellow perch.

Bass

A spinnerbait, square-bill and Texas rig cover the most useful largemouth situations on Thundergut Pond.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

Crappie anglers on Thundergut Pond should count the jig down beside brush until the holding depth becomes clear. A small float, light line and a piece of worm are enough for Thundergut Pond bluegill around cover. Perch anglers on Thundergut Pond should stay mobile until several bites come from the same depth.

Chain Pickerel

A spoon or compact swimbait worked beside weeds is a practical chain pickerel choice on Thundergut Pond.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Thundergut Pond

Keep one search bait and one slower follow-up bait ready so a short feeding window is not wasted on Thundergut Pond. Then compare the incoming-water end of Thundergut Pond with the dam side and any point that reaches the old channel.

When to Fish Thundergut Pond

Early spring on Thundergut Pond calls for a slow presentation near the first break outside protected water. At midday in summer, Thundergut Pond anglers should slow down beside shade, weeds or a nearby depth change. Fall on Thundergut Pond is a good time for small crankbaits and swimbaits around moving forage.

Check the evidence

Sources and what they establish

Source dates describe the evidence, not a live catch forecast. Check the managing authority before planning access or keeping fish.

  • Black Crappie — supporting source

    New Jersey DEP Fish & Wildlife — Freshwater Fish and Stocking

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Bluegill — supporting source

    New Jersey DEP Fish & Wildlife — Freshwater Fish and Stocking

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Chain Pickerel — supporting source

    New Jersey DEP Fish & Wildlife — Freshwater Fish and Stocking

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Channel Catfish — supporting source

    New Jersey DEP Fish & Wildlife — Freshwater Fish and Stocking

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Largemouth Bass — supporting source

    New Jersey DEP Fish & Wildlife — Freshwater Fish and Stocking

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Yellow Perch — supporting source

    New Jersey DEP Fish & Wildlife — Freshwater Fish and Stocking

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

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