New Brooklyn Lake near Sicklerville: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  In New Jersey, New Brooklyn Lake belongs to Gloucester County. It lies 112 feet above sea level. It covers about 7 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. Sicklerville sits 1.9 miles from here and is the nearest stop. After that come Florence at 2.5 miles and Williamstown at 3.2 miles. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on New Brooklyn Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Public occurrence data for Gloucester County names bluegill, pumpkinseed and redbreast sunfish. Several of these carry legal protection or closed seasons; the rulebook comes before the rod. New Brooklyn Lake gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 32°F in January up to 75°F in July. Mild ends to the year keep the season long. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Time your trip to New Brooklyn Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Parking is mapped about half a mile from the bank. Fishing from a pier is possible half a mile away. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Failing this one, try Hobb Lake, 3.7 miles away. Rules at New Brooklyn Lake are worth checking on the day.