Lake Pochung

Lake Pochung 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 Lake Pochung, so those measurements should not be guessed.

What to Expect at Lake Pochung

Without trustworthy acreage or depth figures for Lake Pochung, 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 Lake Pochung

Fish reported from Lake Pochung include bluegill and largemouth bass.

Bass

When largemouth bass hold tight to cover on Lake Pochung, a compact jig or weedless worm is more useful than repeated open-water casts.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

Use a tiny jig or natural bait under a float when fishing Lake Pochung for bluegill and related sunfish.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Lake Pochung

Use a moving lure to locate the first active stretch, then slow down on the exact cover that produced a bite on Lake Pochung. Then compare vegetation, shaded shoreline and changes from soft to firm bottom around Lake Pochung before searching open water.

When to Fish Lake Pochung

A sunny spring afternoon can pull Lake Pochung fish toward dark bottom, wood and new vegetation. Summer fish in Lake Pochung may feed shallow at dawn before settling beside cover or deeper structure. Cooling water can bring Lake Pochung fish back to points and banks where bait gathers.