Fishing at Pakim Pond, Burlington County, New Jersey

• Overview

  Burlington County in New Jersey is where Pakim Pond sits. The sea is 20 miles distant. It covers about 5 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. Our Burlington County list holds plenty of bigger water. The town to know is Presidential Lakes Estates, 2.9 miles out. The nearest city of size is Philadelphia, 34 miles away. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Pakim Pond

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. County-wide records name pumpkinseed, bluegill and largemouth bass. Those are county-wide records, so not every one of them will be in this water. Fish Pakim Pond to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 74°F, with January the cold end at about 31°F. The freeze here is occasional rather than annual. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. The season on Pakim Pond follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. You can park 170 yards away and walk in from there. There is camping recorded roughly half a mile off. Mapping shows a picnic spot within 150 yards. Toilets show in mapping about 160 yards away. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. Should this one be busy, Lebanon Lake is 2.3 miles off. Check the position on Pakim Pond before loading the car.