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Review & FAQ:
Unlike most other lakes in New Jersey, Deal Lake is made up of a series of shallow pools connected by water-filled channels. Most of the lake is extremely shallow and covered in lily pads, so while it's not well suited to swimming, it's an excellent habitat for a wide variety of fish and other aquatic life. Fishing is popular here in the spring, summer, and fall, but winter fishing is not recommended because of possible unstable ice. There is no limit to the horsepower permitted on the lake, but many people also come here to canoe and kayak.
Deal Lake is 1 hr 15 min (57.2 miles via Garden State Pkwy S) from NYC.
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