Sturgeon Pond Fishing near Trenton, New Jersey

• Overview

  Sturgeon Pond sits within Mercer County in New Jersey. What surrounds it is mixed woodland. At 4 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Most waters listed here for Mercer County are larger. The closest town, Trenton, is 2.1 miles distant. The big place round here is Philadelphia, 27 miles distant. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Sturgeon Pond

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Survey and observation records for Mercer County include bluegill, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed, white perch and brown bullhead. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. Treat Sturgeon Pond as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 31°F in January up to 76°F in July. The freeze here is occasional rather than annual. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. Sturgeon Pond runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. Mapping shows a ramp about half a mile from the shore. There is a marina, Capital City Yacht Club, half a mile away. Park at Delaware River Heritage Trail Parking, half a mile from the water. Toilets are half a mile away, which matters on a long session. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Spring Lake at 0.8 miles is the sensible second choice. Treat access at Sturgeon Pond as something to verify.