Lake Stockwell near Medford Lakes: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Lake Stockwell belongs to Burlington County, New Jersey. The setting is rolling hill. It measures about 27 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. You are 0.9 miles from Medford Lakes. Leisuretowne is 5.5 miles away, with Vincentown at 6.2 miles. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Lake Stockwell

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Across Burlington County, recorded fish include pumpkinseed, bluegill and largemouth bass. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. At Lake Stockwell light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 75°F at the top of summer and 31°F at the bottom of winter. A lid forms in a hard winter only. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. It holds true on Lake Stockwell more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. A car park lies half a mile away, so the walk in is short. A camping area sits within half a mile of here. Facilities include toilets around half a mile from here. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Upper Aetna Lake sits 0.2 miles off and takes the overflow. Rules at Lake Stockwell are worth checking on the day.