Deer Head Lake

Deer Head Lake covers 40.93 acres in Ocean County. Dependable maximum-depth and storage-volume figures were not found for Deer Head Lake, so those measurements should not be guessed.

What to Expect at Deer Head Lake

At 40.93 acres, Deer Head Lake is small enough to fish methodically but large enough for one shoreline to differ from another.

Fish and Useful Baits at Deer Head Lake

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

Bass

Low light favors a topwater or spinnerbait for Deer Head Lake largemouth; brighter conditions call for a slower presentation beside cover.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

Crappie at Deer Head 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 Deer Head Lake for bluegill and related sunfish. A small minnow or worm on a light rig fits yellow perch fishing at Deer Head Lake.

Chain Pickerel

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Deer Head Lake

Begin with the first clear depth change, then test nearby wood, weeds or rock instead of making random casts on Deer Head Lake. Then compare the incoming-water end of Deer Head Lake with the dam side and any point that reaches the old channel.

When to Fish Deer Head Lake

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