Olympia Lakes Fishing near Delanco, New Jersey

• Overview

  You will find Olympia Lakes in Burlington County, New Jersey. It sits in rolling hill. Surface area is around 28 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. With about 1.1 miles of edge, you can try several depths in one session. By elevation it sits in the lower part of our New Jersey listings. Supplies mean a trip to Delanco, 2.2 miles off. The nearest city of size is Philadelphia, 14 miles away. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Olympia Lakes

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. County-wide records name pumpkinseed, bluegill and largemouth bass. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. On Olympia Lakes the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 76°F in July and bottoms out near 32°F in January. Ice comes and goes from one year to the next. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Expect Olympia Lakes to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. The nearest car park we can see is half a mile out, so expect a walk with your gear. A jetty or pier is mapped about half a mile from here. There is a toilet block some half a mile out. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Holiday Lake sits 0.4 miles off and takes the overflow. Confirm before you fish Olympia Lakes.