Shaws Mill Pond Fishing near Fairton, New Jersey

• Overview

  Shaws Mill Pond sits within Cumberland County in New Jersey. The surface lies 13 feet up. With some 28 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. Ground here is low by New Jersey standards. You are 5.8 miles from Fairton. Philadelphia is the closest city, 44 miles away. Other water nearby: Lummis Lakes within 2.7 miles, Cedar Lake 2.9 miles away, Beaver Lake within 6 miles, Laurel Lake 6.8 miles away and Union Lake within 8.5 miles. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Shaws Mill Pond

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Survey and observation records for Cumberland County include largemouth bass, bluegill and pumpkinseed. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. Anyone new to Shaws Mill Pond should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 33°F to 76°F. Spring and autumn are the strongest, but nothing is truly closed. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Shaws Mill Pond. Late evening often out-fishes the whole afternoon.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Boat access is recorded roughly half a mile away. A car park sits roughly half a mile away. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Failing this one, try Lummis Lakes, 2.7 miles away. Check the position at Shaws Mill Pond before loading the car.