Union Lake in Cumberland County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Set in Cumberland County, Union Lake is a New Jersey water. The sea is 13 miles distant. Roughly 865 acres of surface: treat each bay as a water in its own right. The edge covers about 7.0 miles, enough to hold several distinct areas. Nothing else we list in Cumberland County covers more water. Millville sits 1.6 miles from the bank. For a city, Philadelphia is 37 miles off. The boundary is near enough that local access rules are worth double-checking.

• Where to Fish on Union Lake

  Recorded depth comes to 27 ft. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Species logged across Cumberland County include largemouth bass, bluegill and pumpkinseed. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. On Union Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 76°F, the coldest about 33°F. The year turns gently, without extremes at either end. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Time your trip to Union Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  The ground here is public, which usually keeps access simple. Boat access is recorded roughly half a mile away. The closest car park is half a mile away, so pack accordingly. A jetty or pier is mapped about half a mile from here. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. For a change of water, Hankins Pond is 2.7 miles distant. Confirm access to Union Lake locally before you travel.