Wire Pond

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

What to Expect at Wire Pond

Without trustworthy acreage or depth figures for Wire 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 Wire Pond

Fish reported from Wire Pond include bluegill and largemouth bass.

Bass

Begin the largemouth search on Wire Pond with a moving bait, then pick apart wood or weeds with a worm.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

Bluegill and other sunfish in Wire Pond take worms, crickets and tiny jigs along shade and vegetation.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Wire Pond

Begin with the first clear depth change, then test nearby wood, weeds or rock instead of making random casts on Wire Pond. Then compare vegetation, shaded shoreline and changes from soft to firm bottom around Wire Pond before searching open water.

When to Fish Wire Pond

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