Haddon Lake near Audubon: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Haddon Lake stands in Camden County, New Jersey. It lies 26 feet above sea level. The water measures roughly 11 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. It lies lower than most water we list in New Jersey. Supplies mean a trip to Audubon, 0.7 miles off. The big place round here is Philadelphia, 6.2 miles distant. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Haddon Lake

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Camden County records list bluegill, pumpkinseed, largemouth bass and redbreast sunfish among the fish reported. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. Haddon Lake responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 77°F, while January sits near 32°F. Neither winter nor summer shuts things down for long. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. Haddon Lake runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. A parking area is marked roughly half a mile out. A rest area sits about half a mile from the water. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. If the gate is shut, Audubon Lake at 0.5 miles is the nearest alternative. For Haddon Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.