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Omary Lake

Omary Lake is a reservoir in New Jersey, near Gloucester County.

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Fish species in Omary Lake

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

What to Expect at Omary Lake

Without trustworthy acreage or depth figures for Omary 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 Omary Lake

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

Bass

For Omary 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

Crappie at Omary Lake respond to a small jig or live minnow beside brush and suspended cover. Use a tiny jig or natural bait under a float when fishing Omary Lake for bluegill and related sunfish. A small minnow or worm on a light rig fits yellow perch fishing at Omary Lake.

Chain Pickerel

For Omary 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 Omary Lake

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

When to Fish Omary Lake

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

Check the evidence

Sources and what they establish

Source dates describe the evidence, not a live catch forecast. Check the managing authority before planning access or keeping fish.

  • Black Crappie — supporting source

    New Jersey DEP Fish & Wildlife — Freshwater Fish and Stocking

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Bluegill — supporting source

    New Jersey DEP Fish & Wildlife — Freshwater Fish and Stocking

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Chain Pickerel — supporting source

    New Jersey DEP Fish & Wildlife — Freshwater Fish and Stocking

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Channel Catfish — supporting source

    New Jersey DEP Fish & Wildlife — Freshwater Fish and Stocking

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Largemouth Bass — supporting source

    New Jersey DEP Fish & Wildlife — Freshwater Fish and Stocking

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Yellow Perch — supporting source

    New Jersey DEP Fish & Wildlife — Freshwater Fish and Stocking

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

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