Blair Lake in Warren County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  The Warren County end of New Jersey holds Blair Lake. Elevation runs to 371 feet. Surface area runs to about 5 acres — small enough to read in one session. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Warren County. Hardwick lies 5 miles from the water. The nearest city of size is Allentown, 38 miles away. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Blair Lake

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Across Warren County, recorded fish include brook trout, brown trout, walleye, bluegill and pumpkinseed. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. On Blair Lake the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 71°F and January near 26°F on the long-run figures. A long season, with weather mattering more than the month. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. The season on Blair Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. You can park 130 yards away and walk in from there. Mapping marks a fishing place roughly half a mile off. There are picnic tables half a mile away. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Lake Genevieve at 0.7 miles is the sensible second choice. Check the current arrangement for Blair Lake.