Beisler Lake

Beisler Lake is a reservoir in Hunterdon County, but a dependable acreage figure was not found. Dependable maximum-depth and storage-volume figures were not found for Beisler Lake, so those measurements should not be guessed.

What to Expect at Beisler Lake

Without trustworthy acreage or depth figures for Beisler Lake, the safest approach is to read the water in front of you instead of assuming it fishes like another lake with the same name.

Fish and Useful Baits at Beisler Lake

Fish reported from Beisler Lake include black crappie, bluegill, chain pickerel, channel catfish, largemouth bass, and yellow perch.

Bass

A spinnerbait, square-bill and Texas rig cover the most useful largemouth situations on Beisler Lake.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

Crappie at Beisler Lake respond to a small jig or live minnow beside brush and suspended cover. Use a tiny jig or natural bait under a float when fishing Beisler Lake for bluegill and related sunfish. A small minnow or worm on a light rig fits yellow perch fishing at Beisler Lake.

Chain Pickerel

A spoon or compact swimbait worked beside weeds is a practical chain pickerel choice on Beisler Lake.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Beisler Lake

Use a moving lure to locate the first active stretch, then slow down on the exact cover that produced a bite on Beisler Lake. Then compare the incoming-water end of Beisler Lake with the dam side and any point that reaches the old channel.

When to Fish Beisler Lake

Early spring on Beisler Lake calls for a slow presentation near the first break outside protected water. At midday in summer, Beisler Lake anglers should slow down beside shade, weeds or a nearby depth change. Fall on Beisler Lake is a good time for small crankbaits and swimbaits around moving forage.