Schiller Pond Fishing Guide, Hunterdon County, New Jersey

• Overview

  Set in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, this is Schiller Pond. This is rolling hill ground. Surface area runs to about 5 acres — small enough to read in one session. Our Hunterdon County list holds plenty of bigger water. The nearest town is Lambertville, 2.5 miles away. The big place round here is Edison, 27 miles distant. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Schiller Pond

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. County-wide records name lake trout, bluegill, brown trout and pumpkinseed. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. Take Schiller Pond a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 74°F and January reads 29°F. Spring and autumn are the strongest, but nothing is truly closed. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. It holds true on Schiller Pond more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. A carry of half a mile from the nearest parking is the price of fishing here. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Failing this one, try Village Two Pond, 3.3 miles away. For Schiller Pond in particular, ask before you travel.