Where is Carnegie Lake?

Carnegie Lake is a lake in New Jersey.

How is Carnegie Lake rated?

Carnegie Lake in New Jersey has an average visitor rating of 4.5 out of 5, based on 72 reviews.

Updated August 13, 2025

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Carnegie Lake

Lake

4.5(72 reviews)

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Sprawling reservoir in wooded surrounds, popular among rowers, anglers & ice skaters.

What’s swimming here?

Fish recorded within 2 km: Bluespotted Sunfish, Western Mosquitofish, Bluegill and 14 more species.

17 fish species in 47 public records within 2 km of Carnegie Lake since 2000.

Bluespotted Sunfish Enneacanthus gloriosus
15 records · 2023
Western Mosquitofish Gambusia affinis
6 records · 2023
Bluegill Lepomis macrochirusNon-nativenative elsewhere in the US, established here
5 records · 2023
Tadpole Madtom Noturus gyrinus
5 records · 2023
Largemouth Bass Micropterus nigricansNon-nativenative elsewhere in the US, established here
2 records · 2026
Yellow Bullhead Ameiurus natalis
2 records · 2023
Redbreast Sunfish Lepomis auritus
2 records · 2023
White Catfish Ameiurus catusNon-nativenative elsewhere in the US, established here
1 record · 2023

Show all 17 species

Brown Bullhead Ameiurus nebulosus
1 record · 2023
Gizzard Shad Dorosoma cepedianum
1 record · 2023
Eastern Creek Chubsucker Erimyzon oblongus
1 record · 2023
Redfin Pickerel Esox americanus
1 record · 2023
Tessellated Darter Etheostoma olmstedi
1 record · 2023
Green Sunfish Lepomis cyanellusNon-nativenative elsewhere in the US, established here
1 record · 2023
Pumpkinseed Lepomis gibbosus
1 record · 2023
Golden Shiner Notemigonus crysoleucas
1 record · 2023
Yellow Perch Perca flavescens
1 record · 2023

Non-native: the USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database lists the species as introduced to the Raritan watershed.

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Data: GBIF.org occurrence records, CC0 and CC BY only (iNaturalist research-grade observations). Common names: USGS NAS; GBIF.org (The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species). Non-native flags: USGS NAS. These are sightings and specimens people reported, not a survey: a fish missing from the list may still live here.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Carnegie Lake?: Carnegie Lake is a lake in New Jersey.
Can you swim at Carnegie Lake?: There is no fixed answer for Carnegie Lake: whether it is safe to swim there on a given day depends on the water temperature, recent rainfall, and any advisories posted at Carnegie Lake in New Jersey. Check current water conditions before you go, and follow posted signs and local guidance.
How is Carnegie Lake rated?: Carnegie Lake in New Jersey has an average visitor rating of 4.5 out of 5, based on 72 reviews.

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Location & Contact

New Jersey 08540

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🏞️ Best times & visiting tips

›Check for boat launch facilities and fees
›Obtain required fishing licenses before arrival
›Be aware of lake-specific regulations and restrictions
›Monitor water quality reports before swimming

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