Cedar Lake, New Jersey: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Cedar Lake sits within Cumberland County in New Jersey. It stands 3 feet above sea level. It covers about 22 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. It lies lower than most water we list in New Jersey. Fairton at 3.3 miles is the nearest place to stop. After that come Bridgeton at 6.5 miles and Laurel Lake at 9.1 miles. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Cedar Lake

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Species logged across Cumberland County include largemouth bass, bluegill and pumpkinseed. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. The near bank of Cedar Lake is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 76°F; the cold one sits at 33°F. A long season, with weather mattering more than the month. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. The season on Cedar Lake rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. You can launch from a ramp around half a mile away. Toilets show in mapping about 170 yards away. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Lummis Lakes at 1.7 miles is the sensible second choice. Check the position on Cedar Lake before loading the car.