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Pickle Factory Pond

Pickle Factory Pond is a reservoir in New Jersey, near Cape May County.

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Fish species in Pickle Factory Pond

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

What to Expect at Pickle Factory Pond

Without trustworthy acreage or depth figures for Pickle Factory 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 Pickle Factory Pond

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

Bass

For Pickle Factory Pond largemouth, use a shallow crankbait or swim jig to locate fish, then slow down with a jig or soft plastic.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

Crappie at Pickle Factory 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 Pickle Factory Pond for bluegill and related sunfish. A small minnow or worm on a light rig fits yellow perch fishing at Pickle Factory Pond.

Chain Pickerel

For Pickle Factory Pond pickerel, cover weed edges with a flashy moving lure and use a short leader when bite-offs become common.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Pickle Factory Pond

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

When to Fish Pickle Factory Pond

Early spring on Pickle Factory Pond calls for a slow presentation near the first break outside protected water. At midday in summer, Pickle Factory Pond anglers should slow down beside shade, weeds or a nearby depth change. Fall on Pickle Factory 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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