Clearwater Lake Fishing near Lake Mohawk, New Jersey

• Overview

  You will find Clearwater Lake in Sussex County, New Jersey. The bank is 692 feet above sea level. Around 42 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. A shoreline of some 1.2 miles keeps the choices simple. Lake Mohawk is the closest place, 2.5 miles off. Newton follows at 3.5 miles, then Sparta at 3.8 miles. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Clearwater Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Fish documented in Sussex County include brook trout, brown trout and walleye. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. Work Clearwater Lake in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 71°F at the top of summer and 25°F at the bottom of winter. The freeze here is occasional rather than annual. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Plan around that when you fish Clearwater Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Parking is not close: half a mile from the bank, and no nearer option is mapped. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Should this one be busy, Perona Lake is 0.7 miles off. Check the current arrangement for Clearwater Lake.