Black River Pond, New Jersey: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  The Morris County end of New Jersey holds Black River Pond. The country round it is mixed woodland from end to end. This is a pocket water of some 9 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Succasunna sits 0.8 miles from here and is the nearest stop. Paterson is the closest city, 24 miles away. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Black River Pond

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Across Morris County, recorded fish include brown trout, brook trout, northern pike, bluegill and rainbow trout. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. On Black River Pond the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 71°F in July and bottom out at 26°F in January. Neither winter nor summer shuts things down for long. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. Black River Pond runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. Parking is mapped about 140 yards from the bank. Mapping shows a jetty some half a mile off. The water borders Black River Park, so expect the reserve rules to apply. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Should this one be busy, Horseshoe Lake is 0.5 miles off. Treat Black River Pond as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.