Fox Hollow Lake in Sussex County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Fox Hollow Lake is one of the Sussex County waters in New Jersey. It stands 741 feet above sea level. It measures about 74 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. Roughly 1.5 miles of bank means you can walk to a fresh area when one goes quiet. Size puts it in the front rank of our Sussex County list. Start from Sparta, 1.4 miles down the road. Further out sit Lake Mohawk (1.6 miles) and Ogdensburg (4.7 miles). Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Fox Hollow Lake

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Fish documented in Sussex County include brook trout, brown trout and walleye. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Treat Fox Hollow Lake as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 71°F for July and 25°F for January. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. Ice is part of the season here, ending near late March. Ice clears near late March and comes back about late December in a typical year. Right after break-up, and again as the nights sharpen, is when to go. On Fox Hollow Lake that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. The car has to stay half a mile away, which shapes how much tackle you bring. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. If the gate is shut, Upper Lake Mohawk at 0.6 miles is the nearest alternative. For Fox Hollow Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.