Deal Lake 4/4 Report

[Jerseydix]

Nice slab! I've done well on the crappies there throwing bass plugs. too bad I wouldn't eat anything outa that lake.

[HotWheelsFishing]

Does anyone know if Deal Lake has any wheelchair accessible spots. Is there good bank fishing or is a boat my best bet? Looking to catch something.

[jtjr09]

The part of the lake between Asbury and Loch Arbour that is east of Main street is very accessible. The rest of the lake is pretty tough without a boat as it borders mostly all private residents. There are a few spots you could get in, but with a wheel chair it would probably be pretty tough. I have been catching all my fish along the fallen trees and private boat docks west of main street.

[The Hunter]

Is there a launch point or is a carry the boat in place?? WOuld kayaks work there as well? Thanks for any help.

[broken bobber]

Nice Job....

[jtjr09]

There is a concrete launching ramp on the Asbury Side across from the 7-11. It is kinda steep but is solid concrete and was just redone. Kayaks would work. The lake is pretty big with a ton of fallen trees and docks. Water is always dirty brown, and I would not eat any of the fish out of there.

[SplitShot]

I see in the NJ Fish & Wildlife Digest that Deal Lake will be getting a Warmwater Stocking of
416 (8-12") Muskellunge and also 1600 (6") Northern Pike. That sounds like some great future fishing in there.