Swartswood Lake
Swartswood Lake is a 494-acre state-owned lake in Sussex County with a ramp, livery and electric-motor-only rule. NJDEP rates walleye fishing very good and the lake is trout-stocked.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Walleye
Rated very good in NJDEP list
Largemouth Bass
Rated good
Smallmouth Bass
Rated good
Chain Pickerel
Rated good
Yellow Perch
Rated good
Crappie
Rated fair
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Swartswood Lake rampPublicBoat ramp, car-top access and boat livery listed by NJDEP; electric motors onlyDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Swartswood Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife (NJDEP) ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Swartswood Lake ↗Local tips
- Only electric outboards are allowed.
- Walleye are rated very good; fish them with the spring run in mind.
- A boat livery operates at the lake.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.