Lower Crandon Lake

Lower Crandon 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 Lower Crandon Lake, so those measurements should not be guessed.

What to Expect at Lower Crandon Lake

Without trustworthy acreage or depth figures for Lower Crandon 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 Lower Crandon Lake

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

Bass

For Lower Crandon 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

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

Chain Pickerel

For Lower Crandon 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 Lower Crandon Lake

Let water color, wind and the first two bites decide whether to stay shallow or move toward the basin on Lower Crandon Lake. Then compare the incoming-water end of Lower Crandon Lake with the dam side and any point that reaches the old channel.

When to Fish Lower Crandon Lake

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