Squaw Lake in Burlington County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Squaw Lake is one of the Burlington County waters in New Jersey. It sits at 92 feet above sea level. The closest town, Medford Lakes, is 1.7 miles distant. Philadelphia sits 22 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. Round about: Lake Stockwell sits 0.7 miles out, Upper Aetna Lake some 1 mile off, Upper Stokes Pond sits 1 mile out, Papoose Lake some 1.2 miles off and Lower Aetna Lake sits 1.9 miles out. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Squaw Lake

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. County-wide records name pumpkinseed, bluegill, largemouth bass and chain pickerel. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Read Squaw Lake for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 75°F for July and 31°F for January. The year gives four workable seasons without severe ends. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Anyone fishing Squaw Lake regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. The car has to stay half a mile away, which shapes how much tackle you bring. There is camping recorded roughly half a mile off. There are toilets half a mile off. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. The nearest alternative is Lake Stockwell, 0.7 miles out. Rules at Squaw Lake are worth checking on the day.