Willow Grove Lake

Willow Grove Lake covers 90.92 acres in Salem County. Dependable maximum-depth and storage-volume figures were not found for Willow Grove Lake, so those measurements should not be guessed.

What to Expect at Willow Grove Lake

At 90.92 acres, Willow Grove Lake is small enough to fish methodically but large enough for one shoreline to differ from another.

Fish and Useful Baits at Willow Grove Lake

Fish reported from Willow Grove Lake include black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, chain pickerel, channel catfish, common carp, largemouth bass, longear sunfish, and yellow perch.

Bass

For Willow Grove 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 Willow Grove 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 Willow Grove Lake for bluegill and related sunfish. A small minnow or worm on a light rig fits yellow perch fishing at Willow Grove Lake.

Chain Pickerel

For Willow Grove 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 Willow Grove Lake

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

When to Fish Willow Grove Lake

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