Fishing at Lake Lekau, Camden County, New Jersey

• Overview

  You will find Lake Lekau in Camden County, New Jersey. The sea is 10 miles distant. It covers about 13 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. 1.4 miles away sits Pine Hill, the nearest town. Philadelphia sits 15 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Lake Lekau

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. County-wide records name bluegill, pumpkinseed, largemouth bass and redbreast sunfish. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Lake Lekau repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 76°F and January at 32°F. The year gives four workable seasons without severe ends. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Time your trip to Lake Lekau by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. A camping area sits within half a mile of here. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Lake Worth at 0.7 miles is the sensible second choice. Nothing on Lake Lekau should be assumed from this page alone.