Brookdale Lake

Brookdale Lake is a reservoir in Monroe County, but a dependable surface-area figure was not found. Dependable maximum-depth and storage-volume figures were not found for Brookdale Lake, so neither should be estimated from a similarly named lake.

What to Expect at Brookdale Lake

Without trustworthy acreage or depth figures for Brookdale 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 Brookdale Lake

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

Bass

Begin the largemouth search on Brookdale Lake with a moving bait, then pick apart wood or weeds with a worm.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

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

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

A simple bottom rig with cut bait or prepared bait is a practical channel catfish setup on Brookdale Lake.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Brookdale Lake

Start with the best-looking shallow cover during the first hour, then move to the nearest drop if the bank is quiet on Brookdale Lake. Then check the original creek route, the dam end and any point on Brookdale Lake that reaches toward deeper water.

When to Fish Brookdale Lake

Early spring on Brookdale Lake calls for a slow presentation near the first break outside protected water. At midday in summer, Brookdale Lake anglers should slow down beside shade, weeds or a nearby depth change. Fall on Brookdale Lake is a good time for small crankbaits and swimbaits around moving forage.