Lake Plymouth near Crandon Lakes: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Lake Plymouth sits within Sussex County in New Jersey. The surroundings are rolling bush. At roughly 12 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Sussex County. Crandon Lakes sits 2.1 miles from the bank. It is 39 miles to Paterson, the nearest city. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Lake Plymouth

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Reported across Sussex County: brook trout, brown trout, walleye and bluegill. Those are county-wide records, so not every one of them will be in this water. Treat Lake Plymouth as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 70°F; by January the average is down near 24°F. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer and winter test it. Count the season from break-up, usually late March. The open-water window runs from around late March to about late December in an average year. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. Plan around that when you fish Lake Plymouth.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. The water borders Arctic Meadows Preserve, so expect the reserve rules to apply. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Plymouth Pond at 0.4 miles is the sensible second choice. Ask locally about Lake Plymouth if anything is unclear.