Boy Scout Lake Fishing in Passaic County, New Jersey

• Overview

  Boy Scout Lake belongs to Passaic County, New Jersey. It stands 892 feet above sea level. At 4 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. For a base, Wanaque sits 3.7 miles out. The nearest city of size is Paterson, 14 miles away. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Boy Scout Lake

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Species logged across Passaic County include brown trout, walleye, brook trout and bluegill. The county list is broader than any single water. Work Boy Scout Lake in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 71°F and January about 26°F. The year turns gently, without extremes at either end. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. At Boy Scout Lake the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. Parking within 90 yards means no long carry with tackle. There is a campsite 90 yards from the water. Toilets are 150 yards away, which matters on a long session. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Lower Mount Glen Lake, 1 mile away, makes the obvious fallback. For Boy Scout Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.