Lawrence Lake

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

What to Expect at Lawrence Lake

Without trustworthy acreage or depth figures for Lawrence 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 Lawrence Lake

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

Bass

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

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

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

Chain Pickerel

For Lawrence 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 Lawrence Lake

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

When to Fish Lawrence Lake

Spring at Lawrence Lake favors warming coves, feeder mouths and protected spawning banks. Once summer heat settles over Lawrence Lake, work the deepest active cover instead of assuming every fish has moved to the bottom. Windblown points on Lawrence Lake become worth checking when autumn baitfish move shallow.