Carmault Lake

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

What to Expect at Carmault Lake

Without trustworthy acreage or depth figures for Carmault 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 Carmault Lake

Fish reported from Carmault Lake include bluegill, brown bullhead, largemouth bass, and longear sunfish.

Bass

Low light favors a topwater or spinnerbait for Carmault Lake largemouth; brighter conditions call for a slower presentation beside cover.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

Use a tiny jig or natural bait under a float when fishing Carmault Lake for bluegill and related sunfish.

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

Use a nightcrawler on a light bottom rig for Carmault Lake bullheads, especially in quiet water after sunset.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Carmault Lake

Begin at a point or shoreline turn and work from shallow water toward the first useful depth change on Carmault Lake. Then compare natural weed edges, shaded shoreline and changes from soft to firm bottom around Carmault Lake before searching the middle.

When to Fish Carmault Lake

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