Godfrey Lake

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

What to Expect at Godfrey Lake

Without trustworthy acreage or depth figures for Godfrey 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 Godfrey Lake

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

Bass

When largemouth bass hold tight to cover on Godfrey Lake, a compact jig or weedless worm is more useful than repeated open-water casts.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

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

Chain Pickerel

For Godfrey Lake pickerel, cover weed edges with a flashy moving lure and use a short leader when bite-offs become common.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Godfrey Lake

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

When to Fish Godfrey Lake

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