Timber 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 Timber Lake, so those measurements should not be guessed.
What to Expect at Timber Lake
Without trustworthy acreage or depth figures for Timber 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 Timber Lake
Fish reported from Timber Lake include black crappie, bluegill, chain pickerel, channel catfish, largemouth bass, and yellow perch.
Bass
A spinnerbait, square-bill and Texas rig cover the most useful largemouth situations on Timber Lake.
Crappie, Perch and Sunfish
A soft-plastic minnow or live minnow placed beside cover is a sound crappie approach on Timber Lake. For sunfish on Timber Lake, keep a cricket or tiny jig close to weed edges and shaded wood. For Timber Lake yellow perch, work a light jig slowly along the first firm-bottom break.
Chain Pickerel
A spoon or compact swimbait worked beside weeds is a practical chain pickerel choice on Timber Lake.
A Simple Fishing Plan for Timber Lake
Compare one protected bank with one windblown bank before deciding which side deserves the afternoon on Timber Lake. Then compare the incoming-water end of Timber Lake with the dam side and any point that reaches the old channel.
When to Fish Timber Lake
On Timber Lake, spring fish often move onto protected banks before the open basin warms. Summer fishing on Timber Lake is usually best at low light, beside shade or along the outside edge of healthy cover. During fall at Timber Lake, revisit creek mouths and main points with baitfish-sized lures.
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Distances are straight-line estimates between mapped water locations.