Commonwealth Water Company Reservoir Number Three Fishing in New Jersey

• Overview

  Commonwealth Water Company Reservoir Number Three is one of the Essex County listings for New Jersey. Elevation runs to 210 feet. Roughly 2.1 miles of bank means you can walk to a fresh area when one goes quiet. Size puts it in the front rank of our Essex County list. Hanover sits 1.4 miles from the bank. The big place round here is Newark, 11 miles distant. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Commonwealth Water Company Reservoir Number Three

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. County-wide records name pumpkinseed, bluegill, largemouth bass and common carp. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Take Commonwealth Water Company Reservoir Number Three a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 74°F, the coldest about 28°F. The year gives four workable seasons without severe ends. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Plan around that when you fish Commonwealth Water Company Reservoir Number Three.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. The nearest mapped parking is half a mile away, so the last stretch is on foot. Facilities run to toilets 0.9 miles from the water. The water borders West Essex Park, so expect the reserve rules to apply. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. Canoe Brook Reservoir Number 1 at 2.3 miles is the sensible second choice. Nothing on Commonwealth Water Company Reservoir Number Three should be assumed from this page alone.