Cantys Lake

Cantys Lake covers 6.88 acres in Morris County. Dependable maximum-depth and storage-volume figures were not found for Cantys Lake, so those measurements should not be guessed.

What to Expect at Cantys Lake

Because Cantys Lake is only 6.88 acres, a careful bank-by-bank approach is more useful than constant moving.

Fish and Useful Baits at Cantys Lake

Fish reported from Cantys Lake include black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, chain pickerel, channel catfish, common carp, largemouth bass, longear sunfish, and yellow perch.

Bass

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

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

For Cantys Lake crappie, hold a 1/16-ounce jig or minnow beside wood instead of dragging it through snags. Bluegill in Cantys Lake are practical targets with a worm or small jig suspended beside shallow cover. Yellow perch in Cantys Lake are commonly caught with a small jig tipped with a minnow or worm near bottom.

Chain Pickerel

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Cantys Lake

Start with an easy-to-repeat feature, such as a point, creek turn or outside weed edge on Cantys Lake. Then compare the incoming-water end of Cantys Lake with the dam side and any point that reaches the old channel.

When to Fish Cantys Lake

On Cantys Lake, spring fish often move onto protected banks before the open basin warms. Summer fishing on Cantys Lake is usually best at low light, beside shade or along the outside edge of healthy cover. During fall at Cantys Lake, revisit creek mouths and main points with baitfish-sized lures.