Carnegie Lake Fishing Spot

• Acreage: 237
• Mean Depth: 5'
• Max Depth: 9'
• Elevation: 104'
• Last Modified By: vinny60 on 09/06/09 09:45 PM
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There are several bodies of water in the central portion of the state that produced good bass fishing this past year. Carnegie Lake's 237 acres stretch for three miles, from its headwaters where Stony Brook enters the lake to the dam in Kingston. The lake has an excellent forage population, which is made up of shiners, gizzard shad and alewives. Although Carnegie Lake has been dredged several times over the years, the mean depth of the lake is only 4 to 6 feet. There are, however, several places where 8-foot-plus depths are still available. The lake has become a favorite target of shallow-water and topwater fishermen during the summer months. The widest portion of Carnegie Lake is found at the dam. The Delaware and Raritan Canal parallels the lake along its entire eastern shore and holds some good fishing as well. Two bridges cross the lake. Their pilings produce some good bass and crappie fishing and are a favorite target of crankbait and spinnerbait anglers. Carnegie Lake can be reached from several roads. Secondary Route 571 (Washington Street) and Harrison Street both cross it about midway down the lake. State Route (SR) 27 runs next to the lake on the west shore for about a mile near the dam. It's off SR 27 in this area where the only boat launch capable of handling trailered boats on the lake is located. The launch is open to the public, has a ramp and ample parking and is a short distance upstream from the dam. Only electric motors are allowed on the lake.