Old Forge Lake

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

What to Expect at Old Forge Lake

Without trustworthy acreage or depth figures for Old Forge 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 Old Forge Lake

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

Bass

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

Chain Pickerel

For Old Forge 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 Old Forge Lake

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

When to Fish Old Forge Lake

On Old Forge Lake, spring fish often move onto protected banks before the open basin warms. Summer fishing on Old Forge Lake is usually best at low light, beside shade or along the outside edge of healthy cover. During fall at Old Forge Lake, revisit creek mouths and main points with baitfish-sized lures.