Anchor Lake One Fishing near Chesilhurst, New Jersey

• Overview

  Out in Camden County, New Jersey, sits Anchor Lake One. This is open valley country. This is a pocket water of some 16 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Chesilhurst lies 3.7 miles from the water. Then Hammonton, 4.2 miles, and Florence, 5.1 miles. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Anchor Lake One

  No chart reached our records; the first cast is your sounding. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Species logged across Camden County include bluegill, pumpkinseed, largemouth bass and redbreast sunfish. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Read Anchor Lake One before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 75°F, with January the cold end at about 32°F. Neither winter nor summer shuts things down for long. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Anchor Lake One.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. The nearest mapped parking is 0.9 miles away, so the last stretch is on foot. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. The nearest alternative is Hobb Lake, 1.9 miles out. Check the position at Anchor Lake One before loading the car.