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Lake Mohawk

New Jersey
3.07 km²
41.0195, -74.6591
15 species
NHD 61772655
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About Lake Mohawk

Lake Mohawk is a natural lake or pond in New Jersey, United States. It covers approximately 3.07 km² (759 acres). The lake centroid is located at 41.0195° N, 74.6591° W. 15 fish species are commonly found in waters like this one, including 2 introduced species. Lake boundary and identifier come from the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

At a glance

Best season
April – October
Long open-water season
Natural lake
Medium
Great for a day trip
Species diversity
Diverse
15 species in this region
Access
Public waterbody
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Weather at Lake Mohawk

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Best fishing times today

Day length: 11h 30m
Dawn10:35
Sunrise11:02
Sunset22:32
Dusk23:00

Bite windows today

  • Dawn10:05 – 12:02Excellent
  • Morning12:02 – 16:47Good
  • Midday16:47 – 19:32Calm
  • Afternoon19:32 – 21:32Good
  • Dusk21:32 – 23:30Excellent
  • Night23:30 – 10:05Good
Moon: 12% · waning↑ 07:42

Fish species

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Gear & tips for rainbow trout

Rod
5- to 7-weight fly rod
Sage X
Vision XO
Loop Q
Reel
5/6-weight fly reel
Mainline
WF-5/6 floating line + intermediate
Leader
Tapered + 0.20 mm tippet
Lures / bait
  • Streamers
  • Egg patterns
  • Nymphs
  • Dry flies
  • Boobies
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Season
April–November (put-and-take year-round)
Time of day
All day
Tip

Put-and-take fishing is common. Vary your depth. Popular Swedish waters: Bunn, Sommen and many small stocked put-and-take ponds.

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Frequently asked questions

What fish species live in Lake Mohawk?

Species you can expect in or near Lake Mohawk include Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout, Crappie, Yellow Perch, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, and others. The list is based on species present in New Jersey waters and GBIF occurrence records.

How big is Lake Mohawk?

Lake Mohawk covers approximately 3.07 square kilometres (759 acres), based on the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

Where is Lake Mohawk located?

Lake Mohawk is located in New Jersey, United States, with its centroid at 41.0195°, -74.6591°.

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Data sources: USGS National Hydrography Dataset · GBIF