Stewart Lake near Woodbury: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Stewart Lake lies in Gloucester County, in New Jersey. Tidal water begins 2.5 miles from here. It measures about 25 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. Woodbury is the closest place, 0.7 miles off. Then Woodbury Heights, 1.7 miles, and Westville, 2.1 miles. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Stewart Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Public occurrence data for Gloucester County names bluegill, pumpkinseed, redbreast sunfish, largemouth bass and brown bullhead. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. On Stewart Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 77°F on average, January about 32°F. The year turns gently, without extremes at either end. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. Anyone fishing Stewart Lake regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. You can launch: the ramp is half a mile away. You can leave the car about half a mile from the water. A jetty or pier is mapped about half a mile from here. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Broad Street Lake sits 0.5 miles off and takes the overflow. Check the current arrangement for Stewart Lake.