Wright Pond

Wright 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 Wright Pond, so those measurements should not be guessed.

What to Expect at Wright Pond

Without trustworthy acreage or depth figures for Wright 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 Wright Pond

Fish reported from Wright 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 Wright Pond.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

Slow vertical presentations around wood and suspended cover are dependable for Wright Pond crappie. Bluegill and other sunfish in Wright Pond take worms, crickets and tiny jigs along shade and vegetation. Keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to the bottom when perch are the target on Wright Pond.

Chain Pickerel

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Wright Pond

Let water color, wind and the first two bites decide whether to stay shallow or move toward the basin on Wright Pond. Then compare the incoming-water end of Wright Pond with the dam side and any point that reaches the old channel.

When to Fish Wright Pond

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