Kandle Lake

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

What to Expect at Kandle Lake

Without trustworthy acreage or depth figures for Kandle 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 Kandle Lake

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

Bass

For Kandle 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

Crappie anglers on Kandle Lake should count the jig down beside brush until the holding depth becomes clear. A small float, light line and a piece of worm are enough for Kandle Lake bluegill around cover. Perch anglers on Kandle Lake should stay mobile until several bites come from the same depth.

Chain Pickerel

For Kandle 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 Kandle Lake

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

When to Fish Kandle Lake

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