Centennial Lake Fishing Guide, Burlington County, New Jersey

• Overview

  Look for Centennial Lake in Burlington County, New Jersey. The ground round it is open valley. Roughly 63 acres: a morning covers one end, an afternoon the other. About 1.4 miles of bank, so nothing stays unexplored for long. Few waters listed in Burlington County are bigger. The town to know is Medford Lakes, 2.9 miles out. Jackson is 4 miles and Atco 4.9 miles. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Centennial Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Fish documented in Burlington County include pumpkinseed, bluegill and largemouth bass. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. Centennial Lake gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 75°F and January at 32°F. The year gives four workable seasons without severe ends. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Plan any trip to Centennial Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. Nothing is listed nearby for parking or launching a boat. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. Mimosa Lakes at 0.7 miles is the sensible second choice. Check the position on Centennial Lake before loading the car.