Mount Laurel Lake

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

What to Expect at Mount Laurel Lake

Without trustworthy acreage or depth figures for Mount Laurel 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 Mount Laurel Lake

Fish reported from Mount Laurel 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 Mount Laurel Lake.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

Crappie anglers on Mount Laurel Lake should count the jig down beside brush until the holding depth becomes clear. A small float, light line and a piece of worm are enough for Mount Laurel Lake bluegill around cover. Perch anglers on Mount Laurel Lake should stay mobile until several bites come from the same depth.

Chain Pickerel

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Mount Laurel Lake

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

When to Fish Mount Laurel Lake

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