Lake Carnegie
Lake Carnegie is one of the lakes in New Jersey. Anglers here fish mainly for Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout and Northern Pike.
Best day to fish
The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.
Conditions right now
Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.
Best times today
Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.
Feeding times today
Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.
Next hours
Likely catch now (17 species)
About the fishing here
Anglers here regularly land Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout, Northern Pike, Walleye, Lake Trout and Muskellunge.
For Striped Bass, the fishing tends to peak around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.
A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.
Guides for this water
Tips right now
Fishing permit
A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:
About this water
Lake Carnegie is a reservoir that straddles the borders of the towns of Princeton, West Windsor, Plainsboro and South Brunswick in Mercer and Middlesex counties in central New Jersey. The lake was created by construction of a dam along the Millstone River, though the lower portion of the lake actually follows the valley of its largest tributary, the Stony Brook. The Delaware and Raritan Canal and its associated tow path are situated along the eastern shore of the lake. Noted businessman and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie donated money for the construction of the lake, which was donated to Princeton University. In 1990, the Lake Carnegie Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Common questions
What fish can you catch at Lake Carnegie?
Anglers here regularly land Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout, Northern Pike, Walleye, Lake Trout, Muskellunge, Brown Trout and Brook Trout.
Do you need a fishing license at Lake Carnegie?
Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.
When is the best time to fish Lake Carnegie?
For Striped Bass, the fishing tends to peak around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.
What is biting at Lake Carnegie right now?
Right now Striped Bass is the most likely catch, at about 34%.