Clementon Lake near Clementon: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Camden County, New Jersey, is where Clementon Lake sits. Tidal water begins 9.3 miles from here. The water measures roughly 17 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Nearest town is Clementon, 0.6 miles off. Pine Hill is 1.3 miles away, with Laurel Springs at 1.6 miles. Also on the doorstep: 0.4 miles out stands Bottom Lake, Silver Lake 0.4 miles, 0.5 miles out stands Rowand Lake, Pine Lake 0.9 miles and 1 mile out stands Lake Worth. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Clementon Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. 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. Across Camden County, recorded fish include bluegill, pumpkinseed, largemouth bass, redbreast sunfish and brown bullhead. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Clementon Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 76°F in July and bottoms out near 32°F in January. Fishing continues through most of the calendar, with quiet spells rather than closures. Cover comes and goes, so treat it with suspicion rather than trust. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. On Clementon Lake that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. A parking area is marked roughly half a mile out. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. For a change of water, Bottom Lake is 0.4 miles distant. Where Clementon Lake is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.