Fishing at Moss Mill Lake, Atlantic County, New Jersey

• Overview

  Moss Mill Lake is one of the Atlantic County waters in New Jersey. It sits in farm and woodlot. Small at around 24 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. For supplies, Port Republic is 1.9 miles out. After that come Smithville at 3 miles and Pomona at 3.8 miles. Close neighbours run: Lily Lake at 3.7 miles, Egg Harbor City Lake 6.6 miles off, Patcong Lake at 9.1 miles, Lake Absegami 9.6 miles off and Pohatcong Lake at 11 miles. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Moss Mill Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Public occurrence data for Atlantic County names chain pickerel, pumpkinseed and largemouth bass. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. Fish Moss Mill Lake where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 75°F for July and 33°F for January. The calendar is generous: something works in nearly every month. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. That is the shape of the year on Moss Mill Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. The nearest mapped parking is half a mile away, so the last stretch is on foot. Overnight stays are possible half a mile away. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Failing this one, try Lily Lake, 3.7 miles away. Confirm access to Moss Mill Lake locally before you travel.