Montague Lake

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

What to Expect at Montague Lake

Without trustworthy acreage or depth figures for Montague 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 Montague Lake

Fish reported from Montague Lake include bluegill and largemouth bass.

Bass

For Montague 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

Use a tiny jig or natural bait under a float when fishing Montague Lake for bluegill and related sunfish.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Montague Lake

Let water color, wind and the first two bites decide whether to stay shallow or move toward the basin on Montague Lake. Then compare vegetation, shaded shoreline and changes from soft to firm bottom around Montague Lake before searching open water.

When to Fish Montague Lake

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