Camp Marudy Lake in Hunterdon County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Camp Marudy Lake belongs to Hunterdon County, New Jersey. Beyond the shoreline you have farm and woodlot. At roughly 8 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Hunterdon County. The town to know is Milford, 5.2 miles out. Clinton is 5.5 miles and Frenchtown 6 miles. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Camp Marudy Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Species logged across Hunterdon County include lake trout, bluegill, brown trout and pumpkinseed. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Read Camp Marudy Lake for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 27°F in January and 72°F in July. Ice comes and goes from one year to the next. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Camp Marudy Lake. A cold snap sets things back for several days.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Jutland Lake sits 3.1 miles off and takes the overflow. Ask locally about Camp Marudy Lake if anything is unclear.