Morris Lake

Morris 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 Morris Lake, so those measurements should not be guessed.

What to Expect at Morris Lake

Without trustworthy acreage or depth figures for Morris 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 Morris Lake

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

Bass

A spinnerbait, square-bill and Texas rig cover the most useful largemouth situations on Morris Lake.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

Slow vertical presentations around wood and suspended cover are dependable for Morris Lake crappie. Bluegill and other sunfish in Morris Lake 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 Morris Lake.

Chain Pickerel

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Morris Lake

Begin with the first clear depth change, then test nearby wood, weeds or rock instead of making random casts on Morris Lake. Then compare the incoming-water end of Morris Lake with the dam side and any point that reaches the old channel.

When to Fish Morris Lake

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