Little Swartswood Lake Fishing Guide, Sussex County, New Jersey

• Overview

  Little Swartswood Lake lies in Sussex County, New Jersey. This is lake country bush country. It measures about 83 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. About 1.6 miles of bank, so nothing stays unexplored for long. It is among the larger waters listed here for Sussex County. Nearest place of any size is Crandon Lakes, 3 miles away. For a city, Paterson is 35 miles off. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Little Swartswood Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. County-wide records name brook trout, brown trout, walleye and bluegill. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. On Little Swartswood Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 71°F in July and bottom out at 25°F in January. Winter shuts the surface down for months. Break-up comes around late March, and the run that follows is short and strong. Break-up sits around late March on average, with the water closing again about late December. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Little Swartswood Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. A ramp is mapped within half a mile. A car park sits roughly half a mile away. You can camp half a mile off, which suits an early start. Facilities include toilets around half a mile from here. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Spring Lake, 0.8 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Confirm access to Little Swartswood Lake locally before you travel.