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Lake Lefferts
Lake Lefferts is located in New Jersey
Lake Lefferts
Lake Lefferts
Location in New Jersey
Location Matawan, New Jersey
Coordinates 40°24′52″N 74°14′05″W / 40.4145522°N 74.2345892°W / 40.4145522; -74.2345892
Type Reservoir
Surface elevation 13 feet (4.0 m)

Lake Lefferts (Latitude: 40.414552, Longitude: -74.234589) is an engineered lake in Matawan, New Jersey. The lake is the result of the construction in 1928 of Lake Lefferts Dam, which captured and stored the flow of Matawan Creek.

The lake is home to sunnies (sunfish), bluegill, crappies, bass, catfish, and pickerel. Near Ravine Drive is a recreational outdoor area, which includes a public fishing dock, boat launch, and canoe rental. Near Route 34 is MJ's at Buttonwood Manor, which is a sports bar, dining room, and catering facility.

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