Buttonwood Lake Fishing Guide, Burlington County, New Jersey

• Overview

  The Burlington County end of New Jersey holds Buttonwood Lake. Tidal water begins 13 miles from here. It is pond-in-a-field scale, with the far bank a short lob away. It is a small entry by Burlington County standards. Mount Holly sits 0.6 miles from the bank. The nearest city of size is Philadelphia, 21 miles away. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Buttonwood Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Burlington County records list pumpkinseed, bluegill, largemouth bass, chain pickerel and yellow perch among the fish reported. Read it as a county summary, not a water-by-water list. Buttonwood Lake gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 75°F and January at 31°F. The year turns gently, without extremes at either end. Cover comes and goes, so treat it with suspicion rather than trust. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Plan any trip to Buttonwood Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Parking is close: a car park sits half a mile from the bank. This sits inside Creek Island Park, so read the reserve notices first. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Upper Lake at 0.1 miles is the sensible second choice. Where Buttonwood Lake is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.