Thundergut Pond Fishing in Salem County, New Jersey

• Overview

  Thundergut Pond is one of the Salem County waters in New Jersey. Land around it is mixed woodland. This is a pocket water of some 10 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Nearest place of any size is Alloway, 2.4 miles away. Seabrook Farms lies 6.7 miles off, Salem another 7.5 miles. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Thundergut Pond

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. County-wide records name bluegill, pumpkinseed and largemouth bass. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. Anyone new to Thundergut Pond should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 76°F in July and bottom out at 32°F in January. Neither winter nor summer shuts things down for long. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. The season on Thundergut Pond rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Thundergut Pond Wildlife Management Area takes in this water; protected-area rules will apply. 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. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. If the gate is shut, Coxhat Pond at 0.4 miles is the nearest alternative. Signs at Thundergut Pond carry more weight than any list.