Where is Sunfish Pond located?

Sunfish Pond is a 44-acre (18 ha) glacial lake surrounded by a 258-acre (104 ha) hardwood forest located on the Kittatinny Ridge within Worthington State Forest, adjacent to the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area in Warren County, New Jersey.

Are there fish in Sunfish Pond?

Yellow perch
Largemouth bassWalleyeChannel catfishSmallmouth bass
Sunfish Pond/Fish

Can you swim at Sunfish Pond?

Natural Swimming Holes Sunfish Pond was carved out by an ancient glacier and has a depth of 600 feet. The 9-mile loop trail to the pond is evenly graded, but does have a few areas where you will have to climb. The swimming area measures 4 feet deep by 20 feet long.

How long is hike to Sunfish Pond?

7.8 miles. Super short: 1.2 mile scenic hike to water cascades; noted below. Nearby, shorter: Shorter but steeper routes off of Old Mine Road, see Sunfish Pond to Raccoon Ridge and Sunfish Pond – Garvey Springs and Douglas Loop.

Are sunfish in lakes?

Centerchidi (also known as sunfish) is a family of freshwater rabbits and slow-moving water and is commonly found in habitats such as lakes, ponds, medium to low flowing streams, and rivers and wetlands.

How was Sunfish Pond formed?

About 18,000 years ago near the end of the last ice age, the retreating Wisconsin Glacier scoured a deep bowl into the Kittatinny Ridge, which would fill to form the 60-foot deep Sunfish Pond. The Minsi Indians fished here since they arrived 800 years ago.

What fish can you keep in a pond?

Suitable pond fish

• Algae eater.
• Fathead minnow.
• Goldfish.
• Golden tench.
• Koi carps.
• Rosette.
• Shubunkin.
• Sturgeon.

What is the elevation of Mount Tammany?

1,527′
Mount Tammany/Elevation

How long is Tammany Trail?

Louisiana’s only rails-to-trails conversion, the 31-mile Trace winds through the Northshore, a paved ribbon connecting five communities interspersed with lovely green space.

Can you camp on Mt Tammany?

Camping is restricted to through-hikers who are hiking for two or more consecutive days. Camping is limited to one night per campsite. Camping is limited to ten persons per campsite. Hikers MUST CAMP within 100 feet of the Appalachian Trail.

Where can I find big sunfish?

Think Deep. On big water fisheries, some of the largest bluegill and sunfish reside in deep water for all but the spawning period. These trophy fish find sanctuary in the depths. Here they are safe from the parade of panfish anglers tossing worms into the shallows for pint-size fish.

Are sunfish good to eat?

These fish are nutritious and safe to eat regularly, according to consumption guidelines from the Department of Health. “We encourage anglers to keep sunfish under 7 inches and consider releasing the ones 9 inches or larger,” said Jon Hansen, fisheries management consultant. Fish are a good source of protein.