Taunton Lake

Taunton 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 Taunton Lake, so those measurements should not be guessed.

What to Expect at Taunton Lake

Without trustworthy acreage or depth figures for Taunton 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 Taunton Lake

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

Bass

Largemouth bass in Taunton Lake can be searched with a spinnerbait before a Texas-rigged worm is worked through the best cover.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

Crappie anglers on Taunton 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 Taunton Lake bluegill around cover. Perch anglers on Taunton Lake should stay mobile until several bites come from the same depth.

Chain Pickerel

Chain pickerel in Taunton Lake can be found with spoons, spinnerbaits and small swimbaits along vegetation.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Taunton Lake

Fish one section carefully enough to learn the productive depth before moving to a different part of the water on Taunton Lake. Then compare the incoming-water end of Taunton Lake with the dam side and any point that reaches the old channel.

When to Fish Taunton Lake

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