Daveys Lake

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

What to Expect at Daveys Lake

Without trustworthy acreage or depth figures for Daveys 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 Daveys Lake

Fish reported from Daveys Lake include bluegill and largemouth bass.

Bass

For Daveys Lake largemouth, use a shallow crankbait or swim jig to locate fish, then slow down with a jig or soft plastic.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

A small float, light line and a piece of worm are enough for Daveys Lake bluegill around cover.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Daveys Lake

Use a moving lure to locate the first active stretch, then slow down on the exact cover that produced a bite on Daveys Lake. Then compare vegetation, shaded shoreline and changes from soft to firm bottom around Daveys Lake before searching open water.

When to Fish Daveys Lake

A sunny spring afternoon can pull Daveys Lake fish toward dark bottom, wood and new vegetation. Summer fish in Daveys Lake may feed shallow at dawn before settling beside cover or deeper structure. Cooling water can bring Daveys Lake fish back to points and banks where bait gathers.