Bostwick Lake Fishing in Cumberland County, New Jersey

• Overview

  New Jersey holds Bostwick Lake, in Cumberland County. Mixed woodland runs right down to the water. The nearest place of any size is Seabrook Farms, 3.4 miles away. It is 30 miles to Philadelphia, the nearest city. More in the same country: Ponchantoula Lake some 2.7 miles off, Cobbs Mill Lake just 2.7 miles, Ballingers Lake some 3.2 miles off, Watsons Mill Pond just 3.4 miles and Wentzell-Wilson Pond some 3.7 miles off. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Bostwick Lake

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Fish documented in Cumberland County include largemouth bass, bluegill, pumpkinseed and chain pickerel. Those are county-wide records, so not every one of them will be in this water. Anyone new to Bostwick Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 76°F and January reads 32°F. The freeze here is occasional rather than annual. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Time your trip to Bostwick Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. There is a slipway on the shore, 160 yards from the water we list. A car park lies 150 yards away, so the walk in is short. There are picnic tables recorded roughly half a mile off. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Should this one be busy, Ponchantoula Lake is 2.7 miles off. Where Bostwick Lake is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.