Tennent Pond Fishing in Middlesex County, New Jersey

• Overview

  Middlesex County in New Jersey is where Tennent Pond sits. The sea is 5 miles distant. With some 26 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. The whole outline is near 1.7 miles, and most of it is walkable. Ground here is low by New Jersey standards. South Old Bridge at 1.4 miles is the nearest place to stop. After that come Old Bridge at 1.6 miles and Madison Park at 2.4 miles. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Tennent Pond

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Public occurrence data for Middlesex County names bluegill, pumpkinseed and largemouth bass. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. Read Tennent Pond for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 75°F in July and bottom out at 30°F in January. The freeze here is occasional rather than annual. Cover comes and goes, so treat it with suspicion rather than trust. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. At Tennent Pond the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Parking within half a mile means no long carry with tackle. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. If the gate is shut, Duhernal Lake at 2.4 miles is the nearest alternative. Confirm before you fish Tennent Pond.