Long Pine Pond

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

What to Expect at Long Pine Pond

Without trustworthy acreage or depth figures for Long Pine 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 Long Pine Pond

Fish reported from Long Pine 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 Long Pine Pond.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

Crappie at Long Pine Pond respond to a small jig or live minnow beside brush and suspended cover. Use a tiny jig or natural bait under a float when fishing Long Pine Pond for bluegill and related sunfish. A small minnow or worm on a light rig fits yellow perch fishing at Long Pine Pond.

Chain Pickerel

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Long Pine Pond

Begin with the first clear depth change, then test nearby wood, weeds or rock instead of making random casts on Long Pine Pond. Then compare the incoming-water end of Long Pine Pond with the dam side and any point that reaches the old channel.

When to Fish Long Pine Pond

On Long Pine Pond, spring fish often move onto protected banks before the open basin warms. Summer fishing on Long Pine Pond is usually best at low light, beside shade or along the outside edge of healthy cover. During fall at Long Pine Pond, revisit creek mouths and main points with baitfish-sized lures.