Gravelly Run Pond

Lake fishing New Jersey · 05:57 - 20:12

Gravelly Run Pond is a lake in New Jersey. Anglers here fish mainly for Bluegill, Largemouth Bass and Smallmouth Bass.

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Good 62% The bite right now

Top bet: Bluegill Active through the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow

76%

86°

Mon

76%

84°

Tue

75%

81°

Wed

72%

83°

Thu

77%

86°

Best day

Fri

73%

88°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather

Light rain

Water temp (est.)

79°F

Air temp

82°F

Wind

5 mph

Pressure

29.96 inHg ↓ falling

Clouds

97.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Updated 2026-08-01 17:02

Best times today

Dawn 05:12–07:12 Day 07:12–18:57 Dusk 18:57–20:57

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waning gibbous 91% lit

Major period 02:13–04:13 Major period 14:13–16:13 Minor period 20:43–22:13 Minor period 08:13–09:43

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

11:00

82°

12:00

83°

13:00

86°

14:00

87°

15:00

87°

16:00

85°

17:00

84°

18:00

81°

19:00

79°

20:00

77°

21:00

75°

22:00

75°

Likely catch now (15 species)

Bluegill

Lepomis macrochirus

62%

Active through the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees.

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Largemouth Bass

Micropterus salmoides

45%

Water near its preferred 26 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

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Smallmouth Bass

Micropterus dolomieu

44%

Water near its preferred 26 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

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Muskellunge

Esox masquinongy

41%

Overcast lifts the bite.

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Channel Catfish

Ictalurus punctatus

33%

Slow during the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

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Blue Catfish

Ictalurus furcatus

32%

Slow during the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.

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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Channel Catfish and Blue Catfish.

Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a float bait for bluegill, the most likely catch right now.

Timing This is a prime window for bluegill at the day. Fish hard now.

Colour Low light: try red, yellow and bright tags for bluegill.

Lure Float bait for bluegill: Worm under a float.

Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Gravelly Run Pond?

Popular catches here include Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Channel Catfish, Blue Catfish, Common Carp and White Bass.

Do you need a fishing license at Gravelly Run Pond?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Gravelly Run Pond?

Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Gravelly Run Pond right now?

Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 34%.