Cedar Lake Fishing in Burlington County, New Jersey

• Overview

  The Burlington County entry here is Cedar Lake, in New Jersey. The surroundings are mixed woodland. It covers about 11 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. Gibbsboro lies 1.9 miles from the water. Marlton is 3.2 miles away, with Springdale at 3.2 miles. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Cedar Lake

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Reported across Burlington County: pumpkinseed, bluegill and largemouth bass. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. Read Cedar Lake for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 76°F and January at 32°F. The year turns gently, without extremes at either end. 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 Cedar Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. The nearest car park is half a mile from the water. 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. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Should this one be busy, Lion Lake is 0.3 miles off. Check the position at Cedar Lake before loading the car.