Hughs Pond

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

What to Expect at Hughs Pond

Without trustworthy acreage or depth figures for Hughs 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 Hughs Pond

Fish reported from Hughs Pond include bluegill and largemouth bass.

Bass

Largemouth bass in Hughs Pond can be searched with a spinnerbait before a Texas-rigged worm is worked through the best cover.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

For sunfish on Hughs Pond, keep a cricket or tiny jig close to weed edges and shaded wood.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Hughs Pond

Compare one protected bank with one windblown bank before deciding which side deserves the afternoon on Hughs Pond. Then compare vegetation, shaded shoreline and changes from soft to firm bottom around Hughs Pond before searching open water.

When to Fish Hughs Pond

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