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Sunset Lake

Sunset Lake is a reservoir in New Jersey, near Sussex County.

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Sunset Lake Fishing Weather

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Fish species in Sunset Lake

Sunset Lake (Sussex County, northeast of Glen 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 Sunset Lake (Sussex County, northeast of Glen Lake), so those measurements should not be guessed.

What to Expect at Sunset Lake

Without trustworthy acreage or depth figures for Sunset Lake (Sussex County, northeast of Glen 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 Sunset Lake

Fish reported from Sunset Lake (Sussex County, northeast of Glen Lake) include black crappie, bluegill, chain pickerel, channel catfish, largemouth bass, and yellow perch.

Bass

For Sunset Lake (Sussex County, northeast of Glen 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 anglers on Sunset Lake (Sussex County, northeast of Glen 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 Sunset Lake (Sussex County, northeast of Glen Lake) bluegill around cover. Perch anglers on Sunset Lake (Sussex County, northeast of Glen Lake) should stay mobile until several bites come from the same depth.

Chain Pickerel

For Sunset Lake (Sussex County, northeast of Glen 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 Sunset Lake

Start with an easy-to-repeat feature, such as a point, creek turn or outside weed edge on Sunset Lake (Sussex County, northeast of Glen Lake). Then compare the incoming-water end of Sunset Lake (Sussex County, northeast of Glen Lake) with the dam side and any point that reaches the old channel.

When to Fish Sunset Lake

A sunny spring afternoon can pull Sunset Lake (Sussex County, northeast of Glen Lake) fish toward dark bottom, wood and new vegetation. Summer fish in Sunset Lake (Sussex County, northeast of Glen Lake) may feed shallow at dawn before settling beside cover or deeper structure. Cooling water can bring Sunset Lake (Sussex County, northeast of Glen Lake) fish back to points and banks where bait gathers.

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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