Catfish Pond Fishing in Warren County, New Jersey

• Overview

  New Jersey holds Catfish Pond, in Warren County. It sits in lake country bush. With some 27 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. It is high ground by New Jersey standards. Hardwick sits 3.5 miles from the bank. The nearest city of size is Allentown, 39 miles away. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Catfish Pond

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Fish documented in Warren County include brook trout, brown trout and walleye. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. On Catfish Pond the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 70°F and January about 25°F. Cold locks it up for a good stretch each year. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around late March. Climate figures give an open season running late March to late December. The shoulder weeks of the open season are the productive ones. That shapes the year on Catfish Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Mapping shows a ramp about 120 yards from the shore. Parking is close: a car park sits half a mile from the bank. You can camp half a mile off, which suits an early start. A toilet block sits half a mile away. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Failing this one, try Youngs Pond, 1.4 miles away. What applies at Catfish Pond may have changed since it was mapped.