Glen Wild Lake Fishing near Butler, New Jersey

• Overview

  Out in Morris County, New Jersey, sits Glen Wild Lake. Salt water lies 22 miles off. It measures about 110 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. A shoreline of some 2.4 miles keeps the choices simple. It ranks high for size among our Morris County listings. For a base, Butler sits 1.5 miles out. Bloomingdale lies 1.5 miles off, Haskell another 1.8 miles. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Glen Wild Lake

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Fish documented in Morris County include brown trout, brook trout, northern pike, bluegill and rainbow trout. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Glen Wild Lake repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 73°F at the top of summer and 27°F at the bottom of winter. In milder years the surface never sets. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. The season on Glen Wild Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. The nearest mapped parking is half a mile away, so the last stretch is on foot. Somewhere to sit and eat is half a mile out. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. For a change of water, Lake Iosco is 0.6 miles distant. For Glen Wild Lake in particular, ask before you travel.