Ewan Lake near Richwood: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  The Gloucester County end of New Jersey holds Ewan Lake. Height above sea level is 69 feet. The water measures roughly 18 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. For supplies, Richwood is 2.4 miles out. Mullica Hill is 3.5 miles away, with Pitman at 4.2 miles. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here. It holds up in poor weather better than open water does.

• Where to Fish on Ewan Lake

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Across Gloucester County, recorded fish include bluegill, pumpkinseed and redbreast sunfish. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. On Ewan Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 76°F, with January the cold end at about 32°F. The season stretches long at both ends here. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. On Ewan Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. We find no slipway, car park or made path within a short radius, so treat access as rough. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. If the gate is shut, Omary Lake at 0.7 miles is the nearest alternative. Where Ewan Lake is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.