113 public waters in the North Jersey (Skylands & Gateway) region — 89 lakes/reservoirs and 24 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.
Lake Hopatcong, a 2,507-acre lake in Morris and Sussex Counties, 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.
A 784-acre North Jersey lake managed by the state Division of Fish and Wildlife, featuring smallmouth and largemouth bass as the primary draw alongside crappie and bluegill panfish. Brown trout stocking brings cool-season opportunity, while blue and channel catfish add bottom-fishing options year-round.
Swartswood Lake, a 521-acre lake in Sussex 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.
Culvers Lake (460 acres) sits in Sussex 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.
A 339-acre Sussex County lake in the North Jersey Skylands featuring muskellunge and walleye alongside smallmouth and largemouth bass, yellow perch and chain pickerel. Channel catfish and bullhead catfish provide reliable bottom-fishing throughout the season.
Canistear Reservoir, a 320-acre lake in Sussex County, New Jersey, 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.
In Sussex and Morris Counties, New Jersey, Lake Musconetcong is a 316-acre lake, 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.
A 281-acre Sussex County lake offering pike and musky fishing alongside walleye, smallmouth and largemouth bass in North Jersey's Skylands region. Yellow perch, chain pickerel, black crappie and bluegill provide consistent panfish and secondary species action for visiting anglers.
Sussex County, New Jersey — Wawayanda Lake is a 247-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.
Sussex County, New-Jersey — Paulins Kill Lake is a 199-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.
Cranberry Lake (193 acres) sits in Sussex 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.
Paulinskill Lake (180 acres) sits in Sussex 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 Sussex County, New-Jersey, Beaver Lake is a 150-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 Sussex County, New-Jersey, Morris 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.
Sussex County, New-Jersey — Lake Lackawanna is a 126-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 Aeroflex (113 acres) sits in Sussex 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.
Fairview Lake, a 103-acre lake in Sussex 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.
Lake Gerard, a 96-acre lake in Sussex 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 Sussex County, New-Jersey, Kittatinny Lake is a 93-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 Kemah, a 86-acre lake in Sussex 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.
Morris and Sussex Counties, New Jersey — Tilcon Lake is a 86-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.
Sussex County, New Jersey — Little Swartswood Lake is a 82-acre lake, 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 Sussex County, New-Jersey, Crandon Lakes 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.
Fox Hollow Lake, a 75-acre lake in Sussex 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.
Wolf Lake, a 68-acre lake in Sussex 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.
Bear Pond, a 63-acre lake in Sussex 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.
Lake Tranquility, a 62-acre lake in Sussex 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.
River Styx cove (57 acres) sits in Sussex 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.
Lake Grinnell (51 acres) sits in Sussex 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.
Jefferson Lake, a 49-acre lake in Sussex 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.
Sussex County, New-Jersey — Lake Ashroe is a 49-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.
Mashipacong Pond (49 acres) sits in Sussex 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 Sussex and Bergen Counties, New Jersey, Whites Pond is a 47-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.
Forest Lake, a 46-acre lake in Sussex 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.
Barry Lakes, a 44-acre lake in Sussex 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 Sussex County, New-Jersey, Willow Crest Lake is a 44-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.
Sussex County, New-Jersey — Clearwater Lake is a 43-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 Sussex County, New-Jersey, Panther Lake is a 43-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.
Quick Pond, a 41-acre lake in Sussex 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.
Lake Wildwood, a 41-acre lake in Sussex 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.
Franklin Pond (39 acres) sits in Sussex 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.
Sussex County, New-Jersey — Tamarack Lake is a 38-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.
Johnson Lake (37 acres) sits in Sussex 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.
Sussex and Monmouth Counties, New Jersey — Silver Lake is a 37-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 Sussex County, New-Jersey, Steeny Kill Lake is a 37-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.
Stag Pond (37 acres) sits in Sussex 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 Sussex County, New-Jersey, Lake Wanda is a 35-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.
Crescent Cove, a 35-acre lake in Sussex 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.
Steenykill Lake (35 acres) sits in Sussex 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.
Sussex County, New-Jersey — Lake Iliff is a 35-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.
Sussex County, New-Jersey — Clove Lake is a 34-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 Stockholm (33 acres) sits in Sussex 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.
Sussex County, New-Jersey — Hawthorne Lake is a 33-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.
Sussex County, New-Jersey — Wright Pond is a 33-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.
Sussex and Morris Counties, New Jersey — Ryker Lake is a 32-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.
In Sussex County, New-Jersey, Frenches Pond 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.
Stickle Pond (31 acres) sits in Sussex 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.
Pleasant Valley Lake (31 acres) sits in Sussex 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.
Long Pine Pond, a 30-acre lake in Sussex 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.
Lake Windsor, a 29-acre lake in Sussex 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.
Sussex County, New-Jersey — Vernon Valley Lake is a 28-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 Sussex County, New-Jersey, Glenwood Lake is a 28-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.
Sussex County, New-Jersey — Wallkill Lake is a 28-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 Sussex County, New-Jersey, Wheeler Lake is a 26-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.
Fox Trail Lake, a 26-acre lake in Sussex 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.
Sussex County, New Jersey — Gardeners Lake is a 25-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.
Lake Neepaulin (25 acres) sits in Sussex 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.
Gardners Pond (25 acres) sits in Sussex 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.
Twin Lakes (24 acres) sits in Sussex 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 Sussex County, New-Jersey, Cliffwood 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.
Sussex County, New-Jersey — Mud Pond 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.
East Highland Lake (23 acres) sits in Sussex 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.
Upper Mohawk Lake (23 acres) sits in Sussex 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.
Perona Lake (22 acres) sits in Sussex 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.
Seneca Lake, a 22-acre lake in Sussex 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.
Sawmill Pond, a 20-acre lake in Sussex 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.
Crater Lake (20 acres) sits in Sussex 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.
Saw Mill Lake (20 acres) sits in Sussex 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.
West Highland Lake (20 acres) sits in Sussex 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.
Lake Marcia (19 acres) sits in Sussex 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.
Great Gorge Lake, a 19-acre lake in Sussex 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 Sussex County, New Jersey, Stony Lake is a 16-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.
Sussex County, New-Jersey — Sparta Lake is a 16-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.
Sussex County, New-Jersey — Reynolds Lake is a 15-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.
Blue Mountain Lake, a 14-acre lake in Sussex 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.
Lake Lookout (Lookout Lake), a 12-acre lake in Sussex 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.
Lake Ocquittunk, a 9-acre lake in Sussex 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.
Alms House Pond, a 5-acre lake in Sussex 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.
Sussex County, New Jersey — Lafayette Park Pond is a 2-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.
The non-tidal Delaware River along New Jersey's western border — Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Muskellunge, Channel Catfish and the largest American Shad run on the East Coast each spring; Striped Bass in the tidal reach below Trenton.
Warren, Hunterdon, Morris and 1 more county in New Jersey — Musconetcong River is a 72 km stream, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife: A limestone-influenced North Jersey Trout river (Musconetcong, Pequest, South Branch Raritan) — cold, alkaline, fertile water growing big wild and holdover Brown Trout, New Jersey's closest thing to a spring creek.
Paulins Kill (62 km) flows through Sussex and Warren 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.
Warren and Sussex Counties, New Jersey — Pequest River is a 47 km stream, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife: A limestone-influenced North Jersey Trout river (Musconetcong, Pequest, South Branch Raritan) — cold, alkaline, fertile water growing big wild and holdover Brown Trout, New Jersey's closest thing to a spring creek.
In Sussex County, New Jersey, Big Flat Brook (below Steam Mill Bridge) is a 29 km river or creek, 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.
Sussex County, New Jersey — Wallkill River is a 26 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.
Sussex County, New Jersey — Little Flat Brook is a 18 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.
A 16.6 km trout stream in Sussex County's North Jersey Skylands, Flat Brook offers solid pursuit of Rainbow, Brown and Brook Trout across its length. Managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife, this productive tributary draws both resident and migratory trout throughout the season.
Clove Brook (14 km) flows through Sussex 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.
Vancampens Brook flows for 13.3 km across the Sussex-Warren county line in North Jersey's Skylands region, home to native and stocked Brown and Brook Trout populations. This smaller tributary rewards patient anglers working pocket water and deeper runs year-round.
In Sussex and Morris Counties, New Jersey, Lubbers Run is a 12 km river or creek, 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.
In Warren and Sussex Counties, New Jersey, Jacksonburg Creek is a 12 km river or creek, 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.
Despite its name, Big Flat Brook is a 11.7 km tributary in Sussex County with excellent summer and fall trout fishing for Rainbow, Brown and Brook Trout. The stream's cool-water habitat supports consistent populations managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife.
In Sussex County, New Jersey, Papakating Creek (West Branch) is a 10 km river or creek, 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.
Sussex County, New Jersey — Big Flat Brook (above Steam Mill Bridge) is a 10 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.
In Sussex County, New Jersey, Dry Brook is a 11 km river or creek, 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.
Franklin Pond Creek (7 km) flows through Sussex 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.
Andover Junction Brook runs 6 km through Sussex 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.
In Sussex County, New Jersey, Papakating Creek is a 5 km river or creek, 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.
Wawayanda Creek (5 km) flows through Sussex 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.
Glenwood Brook (6 km) flows through Sussex 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.
Culvers Lake Brook (5 km) flows through Sussex 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.
Kymer Brook flows through Sussex County in the Skylands region of North Jersey, supporting a cold-water trout population of rainbows and browns. This short, intimate stream offers quiet fly-fishing habitat typical of the northern highlands' tributary system.
In Sussex County, New Jersey, Pond Brook is a 1 km river or creek, 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.
Across its mapped waters, Sussex County holds 30 species on PiscaMaps, including Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch, Bluegill, 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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