61 public waters in the North Jersey (Skylands & Gateway) region — 49 lakes/reservoirs and 12 rivers. Every one is public water fishable on a New Jersey licence.
See every public fishing venue in New Jersey on the map, with boat ramps, camping, parking and full rules for each one.
Wanaque Reservoir spans about 2,310 acres across Passaic County and is a diverse fishery for largemouth and smallmouth bass, walleye, yellow perch, catfish, pickerel and sunfish. A NJ freshwater fishing license is required for anglers 16 and older.
Greenwood Lake (833 acres) sits in Passaic County, New Jersey, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife. A North Jersey natural glacial lake (Hopatcong, Greenwood, Swartswood, Budd, Culvers) — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, and a stocked Walleye, Muskellunge and Hybrid Striped Bass programme on the larger ones; New Jersey's best all-round warmwater fishing.
In Passaic County, New Jersey, Monksville Reservoir is a 517-acre lake, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife. One of the North Jersey Highlands' big drinking-water reservoirs open to fishing (Spruce Run, Merrill Creek, Monksville, Manasquan) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, stocked rainbow and Brown Trout, and Hybrid Striped Bass, in deep, clear, forested water.
Passaic County, New Jersey — Clinton Reservoir is a 487-acre lake, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife: One of the North Jersey Highlands' big drinking-water reservoirs open to fishing (Spruce Run, Merrill Creek, Monksville, Manasquan) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, stocked rainbow and Brown Trout, and Hybrid Striped Bass, in deep, clear, forested water.
Morris and Passaic Counties, New Jersey — Oak Ridge Reservoir is a 470-acre lake, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife: One of the North Jersey Highlands' big drinking-water reservoirs open to fishing (Spruce Run, Merrill Creek, Monksville, Manasquan) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, stocked rainbow and Brown Trout, and Hybrid Striped Bass, in deep, clear, forested water.
A 429-acre Passaic County gem known for pike and musky opportunity — tiger muskellunge and northern pike share structure with smallmouth and largemouth bass. Walleye and yellow perch add depth to the fishery, with channel catfish providing alternative bottom-fishing options in this North Jersey Skylands destination.
Passaic County, New Jersey — Point View Reservoir is a 427-acre lake, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife: A New Jersey pond or small lake — Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Sunfish, Crappie and Yellow Perch, most with a car-top launch or shore access.
Passaic County, New Jersey — Echo Lake is a 282-acre lake, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife: An NJDEP spring/fall Trout-stocked lake — rainbow, brown and Brook Trout stocked from the Pequest Hatchery, over a resident Largemouth Bass and pickerel population.
Passaic and Bergen Counties, New Jersey — Pompton Lake is a 186-acre lake, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife: A New Jersey pond or small lake — Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Sunfish, Crappie and Yellow Perch, most with a car-top launch or shore access.
Passaic County, New-Jersey — Pines Lake is a 145-acre lake, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Passaic County, New-Jersey, Pinecliff Lake is a 144-acre lake, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Cedar Pond (115 acres) sits in Passaic County, New-Jersey, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Passaic County, New-Jersey, Glen Wild Lake is a 112-acre lake, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Ramapo Lake (95 acres) sits in Passaic and Bergen Counties, New Jersey, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife. A New Jersey pond or small lake — Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Sunfish, Crappie and Yellow Perch, most with a car-top launch or shore access.
In Passaic County, New-Jersey, Potake Pond is a 92-acre lake, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Packanack Lake (82 acres) sits in Passaic County, New-Jersey, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Hanks Pond (81 acres) sits in Passaic County, New-Jersey, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Passaic County, New-Jersey — Erskine Lake is a 78-acre lake, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Passaic County, New Jersey — Sheppards Lake (Shephard Lake) is a 75-acre lake, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife: An NJDEP spring/fall Trout-stocked lake — rainbow, brown and Brook Trout stocked from the Pequest Hatchery, over a resident Largemouth Bass and pickerel population.
In Passaic County, New-Jersey, Shepherd Lake is a 74-acre lake, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Franklin Lakes Nature Preserve Lake (74 acres) sits in Bergen and Passaic Counties, New Jersey, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife. A New Jersey pond or small lake — Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Sunfish, Crappie and Yellow Perch, most with a car-top launch or shore access.
Lake Iosco, a 68-acre lake in Passaic County, New-Jersey, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Cupsaw Lake, a 62-acre lake in Passaic County, New-Jersey, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Bergen and Passaic Counties, New Jersey, Dundee Lake is a 60-acre lake, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife. A New Jersey pond or small lake — Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Sunfish, Crappie and Yellow Perch, most with a car-top launch or shore access.
Bear Swamp Lake, a 52-acre lake in Passaic County, New-Jersey, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Atlantic and Passaic Counties, New Jersey — Mill Pond is a 46-acre lake, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife: A South Jersey Pine Barrens lake — tea-coloured, acidic cedar water where Chain Pickerel is king, alongside Largemouth Bass, Yellow Perch and Bullhead. Too acidic for Trout or Sunfish to thrive.
Green Turtle Pond, a 45-acre lake in Passaic County, New Jersey, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife: An NJDEP spring/fall Trout-stocked lake — rainbow, brown and Brook Trout stocked from the Pequest Hatchery, over a resident Largemouth Bass and pickerel population.
Passaic County, New-Jersey — Skyline Lakes is a 41-acre lake, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Henion Pond, a 41-acre lake in Passaic County, New-Jersey, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Passaic County, New-Jersey — Lookover Lake is a 40-acre lake, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Mount Laurel Lake (40 acres) sits in Passaic County, New-Jersey, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
High Crest Lake, a 39-acre lake in Passaic County, New-Jersey, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Passaic County, New-Jersey — Upper Erskine Lake is a 32-acre lake, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Lake Kampfe, a 32-acre lake in Passaic County, New-Jersey, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Passaic County, New-Jersey, Great Notch Reservior is a 31-acre lake, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Passaic County, New-Jersey, Algonquian Waters Lake is a 24-acre lake, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Kitchell Lake (23 acres) sits in Passaic County, New-Jersey, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Lindy Lake, a 20-acre lake in Passaic County, New-Jersey, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Passaic County, New Jersey, Oldham Pond is a 13-acre lake, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife. An NJDEP spring/fall Trout-stocked lake — rainbow, brown and Brook Trout stocked from the Pequest Hatchery, over a resident Largemouth Bass and pickerel population.
Lake Sonoma (13 acres) sits in Passaic County, New Jersey, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife. A New Jersey pond or small lake — Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Sunfish, Crappie and Yellow Perch, most with a car-top launch or shore access.
Barbour Pond, a 9-acre lake in Passaic County, New Jersey, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife: An NJDEP spring/fall Trout-stocked lake — rainbow, brown and Brook Trout stocked from the Pequest Hatchery, over a resident Largemouth Bass and pickerel population.
In Passaic County, New Jersey, Sallys Pond (Ringwood Mill Pond) is a 9-acre lake, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife. A New Jersey pond or small lake — Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Sunfish, Crappie and Yellow Perch, most with a car-top launch or shore access.
Glasmere Ponds, a 5-acre lake in Passaic County, New Jersey, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife: A New Jersey pond or small lake — Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Sunfish, Crappie and Yellow Perch, most with a car-top launch or shore access.
In Passaic County, New Jersey, Brushwood Pond is a 4-acre lake, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife. A New Jersey pond or small lake — Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Sunfish, Crappie and Yellow Perch, most with a car-top launch or shore access.
Hughes Lake, a 3-acre lake in Passaic County, New Jersey, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife: An NJDEP spring/fall Trout-stocked lake — rainbow, brown and Brook Trout stocked from the Pequest Hatchery, over a resident Largemouth Bass and pickerel population.
Passaic County, New Jersey — Bogues Pond is a 3-acre lake, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife: A New Jersey pond or small lake — Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Sunfish, Crappie and Yellow Perch, most with a car-top launch or shore access.
Weyble Pond (3 acres) sits in Passaic and Bergen Counties, New Jersey, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife. A New Jersey pond or small lake — Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Sunfish, Crappie and Yellow Perch, most with a car-top launch or shore access.
Passaic County, New Jersey — Goffle Brook Park Pond is a 2-acre lake, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife: A New Jersey pond or small lake — Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Sunfish, Crappie and Yellow Perch, most with a car-top launch or shore access.
Passaic County, New Jersey — Gatun Pond is a 2-acre lake, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife: A New Jersey pond or small lake — Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Sunfish, Crappie and Yellow Perch, most with a car-top launch or shore access.
Bergen, Passaic and Morris Counties, New Jersey — Ramapo River is a 32 km stream, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife: An NJDEP-stocked Trout stream — rainbow, brown and Brook Trout stocked heavily through spring from the Pequest Hatchery, with Smallmouth Bass in the warmer lower reaches.
The Wanaque River is a compact 6.3 km Passaic County stream with an unusual draw: Muskellunge alongside its more abundant populations of Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout and Brook Trout. This mix makes it a distinctive North Jersey option for anglers seeking variety in their quarry.
Pequannock River (29 km) flows through Morris and Passaic Counties, New Jersey, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife. An NJDEP-stocked Trout stream — rainbow, brown and Brook Trout stocked heavily through spring from the Pequest Hatchery, with Smallmouth Bass in the warmer lower reaches.
West Brook runs 7 km through Passaic County, New Jersey, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife: New Jersey state-designated Wild Trout Stream (multiple wild species).
Pompton River runs 11 km through Morris and Passaic Counties, New Jersey, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife: An NJDEP-stocked Trout stream — rainbow, brown and Brook Trout stocked heavily through spring from the Pequest Hatchery, with Smallmouth Bass in the warmer lower reaches.
Wanaque River Upper flows through Passaic County, New Jersey, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife. An NJDEP-stocked Trout stream — rainbow, brown and Brook Trout stocked heavily through spring from the Pequest Hatchery, with Smallmouth Bass in the warmer lower reaches.
Wanaque River Lower flows through Passaic and Morris Counties, New Jersey, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife. An NJDEP-stocked Trout stream — rainbow, brown and Brook Trout stocked heavily through spring from the Pequest Hatchery, with Smallmouth Bass in the warmer lower reaches.
Mossmans Brook is a short, cold-water stream in Passaic County's Skylands that specializes in rainbow and brown trout. This North Jersey tributary supports a dedicated trout fishery managed by the state, ideal for anglers seeking traditional creek-fly opportunities in the Gateway region.
A specialized muskellunge fishery in Passaic County's North Jersey Skylands, the Macopin River attracts pike-family specialists hunting for big toothy predators. Though modest in size, this water punches above its weight as a musky destination managed by the state.
Pequannock River TCA runs through Passaic and Morris Counties, New Jersey, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife: An NJDEP-stocked Trout stream — rainbow, brown and Brook Trout stocked heavily through spring from the Pequest Hatchery, with Smallmouth Bass in the warmer lower reaches.
Ringwood Brook (2 km) flows through Passaic County, New Jersey, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife. An NJDEP-stocked Trout stream — rainbow, brown and Brook Trout stocked heavily through spring from the Pequest Hatchery, with Smallmouth Bass in the warmer lower reaches.
A compact but specialized Passaic County muskellunge stream in the North Jersey Skylands, Belcher Creek offers musky hunters a focused, manageable venue. This small-scale pike-family fishery appeals to anglers pursuing trophy-class freshwater predators in a scenic setting.
Across its mapped waters, Passaic County holds 25 species on PiscaMaps, including Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch, Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Pumpkinseed Sunfish, Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout.
Ramps, put-ins and species for every water — plus the carp layer no other US app has.
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