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Lake Weamaconk

Lake Weamaconk is a reservoir in New Jersey, near Monmouth County.

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Fish species in Lake Weamaconk

Official stocking history

Stocking records show that the following fish or strains were stocked here. A historical stocking does not by itself prove that a self-sustaining population remains today.

Lake Weamaconk covers 7.27 acres in Monmouth County. Dependable maximum-depth and storage-volume figures were not found for Lake Weamaconk, so those measurements should not be guessed.

What to Expect at Lake Weamaconk

Because Lake Weamaconk is only 7.27 acres, a careful bank-by-bank approach is more useful than constant moving.

Fish and Useful Baits at Lake Weamaconk

Fish reported from Lake Weamaconk include black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, chain pickerel, channel catfish, common carp, largemouth bass, longear sunfish, and yellow perch. Rainbow trout is also stocked in Lake Weamaconk.

Bass

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

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

Slow vertical presentations around wood and suspended cover are dependable for Lake Weamaconk crappie. Bluegill and other sunfish in Lake Weamaconk take worms, crickets and tiny jigs along shade and vegetation. Keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to the bottom when perch are the target on Lake Weamaconk.

Chain Pickerel

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Lake Weamaconk

Compare one protected bank with one windblown bank before deciding which side deserves the afternoon on Lake Weamaconk. Then compare the incoming-water end of Lake Weamaconk with the dam side and any point that reaches the old channel.

When to Fish Lake Weamaconk

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

Check the evidence

Sources and what they establish

Source dates describe the evidence, not a live catch forecast. Check the managing authority before planning access or keeping fish.

  • Black Crappie — supporting source

    New Jersey DEP Fish & Wildlife — Freshwater Fish and Stocking

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Bluegill — supporting source

    New Jersey DEP Fish & Wildlife — Freshwater Fish and Stocking

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Brown Bullhead — supporting source

    New Jersey DEP Fish & Wildlife — Freshwater Fish and Stocking

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Chain Pickerel — supporting source

    New Jersey DEP Fish & Wildlife — Freshwater Fish and Stocking

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Channel Catfish — supporting source

    New Jersey DEP Fish & Wildlife — Freshwater Fish and Stocking

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Common Carp — supporting source

    New Jersey DEP Fish & Wildlife — Freshwater Fish and Stocking

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Largemouth Bass — supporting source

    New Jersey DEP Fish & Wildlife — Freshwater Fish and Stocking

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Longear Sunfish — supporting source

    New Jersey DEP Fish & Wildlife — Freshwater Fish and Stocking

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Steelhead — supporting source

    New Jersey DEP Fish & Wildlife — Trout Stocked Lakes

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Yellow Perch — supporting source

    New Jersey DEP Fish & Wildlife — Freshwater Fish and Stocking

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

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