Lake Robert Rooke Fishing near Crandon Lakes, New Jersey

• Overview

  Lake Robert Rooke is listed under Sussex County, New Jersey. It sits at 574 feet above sea level. Small at around 12 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Crandon Lakes sits 6.7 miles from the bank. Beyond it, Birchwood Lakes at 6.8 miles and Pocono Ranch Lands at 8.8 miles. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Lake Robert Rooke

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Survey and observation records for Sussex County include brook trout, brown trout, walleye, bluegill and pumpkinseed. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. Take Lake Robert Rooke a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 24°F to 70°F. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from late March. On average, late March opens the water and late December closes it again. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. Time your trip to Lake Robert Rooke by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. There is recorded parking some half a mile off. A campsite lies half a mile away for anyone staying over. Public toilets are recorded roughly half a mile off. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. For a change of water, Stony Lake is 1.7 miles distant. Ask locally about Lake Robert Rooke if anything is unclear.