Almonesson Lake, New Jersey: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  New Jersey holds Almonesson Lake, in Gloucester County. The sea is 4.8 miles distant. Small at around 19 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. The closest town, Blackwood, is 2 miles distant. Glendora follows at 2.1 miles, then Runnemede at 3 miles. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Almonesson Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Public occurrence data for Gloucester County names bluegill, pumpkinseed and redbreast sunfish. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Almonesson Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 76°F and January near 32°F. The freeze here is occasional rather than annual. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Anyone fishing Almonesson Lake regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. Mapping shows a ramp about half a mile from the shore. Public data has parking about half a mile from the shore. Almonesson Creek Park takes in this water; protected-area rules will apply. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. For a change of water, Blackwood Lake is 1.9 miles distant. Treat Almonesson Lake as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.