Kohout Lake Fishing Guide, Passaic County, New Jersey

• Overview

  Look for Kohout Lake in the Passaic County part of New Jersey. The water sits 1,155 feet up. This is a pocket water of some 11 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. It is high ground by New Jersey standards. Highland Lake at 3.5 miles is the nearest place to stop. It is 22 miles to Paterson, the nearest city. This one sits near enough to a boundary to be worth checking.

• Where to Fish on Kohout Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Species logged across Passaic County include brown trout, walleye, brook trout, bluegill and largemouth bass. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. On Kohout Lake the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 71°F; by January the average is down near 25°F. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around late March. Expect the water usable from around late March until roughly late December. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. Kohout Lake runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. Expect a half a mile walk in from where the car goes. Facilities run to toilets half a mile from the water. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. The nearest alternative is Parker Lake, 0.5 miles out. The position on Kohout Lake is worth confirming on the day.