Green Ridge Lake Fishing near Sparta, New Jersey

• Overview

  Green Ridge Lake lies in Sussex County, New Jersey. It lies 1,198 feet above sea level. At roughly 8 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Most waters listed here for Sussex County are larger. Sparta sits 2.5 miles from here and is the nearest stop. Ogdensburg is 2.8 miles and Lake Mohawk 3.9 miles. This one sits near enough to a boundary to be worth checking.

• Where to Fish on Green Ridge Lake

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Species logged across Sussex County include brook trout, brown trout and walleye. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. On Green Ridge Lake the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 25°F to 71°F. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer and winter test it. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near late March. Expect the water usable from around late March until roughly late December. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. Plan around that when you fish Green Ridge Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Nothing is listed nearby for parking or launching a boat. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Failing this one, try Rock Island Lake, 0.5 miles away. Ask locally about Green Ridge Lake if anything is unclear.