Spring Lake

Spring Lake (Sussex County, southeast of Paulins Kill 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 Spring Lake (Sussex County, southeast of Paulins Kill Lake), so those measurements should not be guessed.

What to Expect at Spring Lake

Without trustworthy acreage or depth figures for Spring Lake (Sussex County, southeast of Paulins Kill 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 Spring Lake

Fish reported from Spring Lake (Sussex County, southeast of Paulins Kill Lake) include bluegill and largemouth bass.

Bass

Begin the largemouth search on Spring Lake (Sussex County, southeast of Paulins Kill Lake) with a moving bait, then pick apart wood or weeds with a worm.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

Use a tiny jig or natural bait under a float when fishing Spring Lake (Sussex County, southeast of Paulins Kill Lake) for bluegill and related sunfish.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Spring Lake

Begin with the first clear depth change, then test nearby wood, weeds or rock instead of making random casts on Spring Lake (Sussex County, southeast of Paulins Kill Lake). Then compare vegetation, shaded shoreline and changes from soft to firm bottom around Spring Lake (Sussex County, southeast of Paulins Kill Lake) before searching open water.

When to Fish Spring Lake

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