Lake Lillian Fishing near Succasunna, New Jersey

• Overview

  Lake Lillian lies within the bounds of Morris County, New Jersey. The bank is 696 feet above sea level. This is a pocket water of some 6 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. The closest town, Succasunna, is 2.4 miles distant. It is 25 miles to Edison, the nearest city. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Lake Lillian

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Records held for Morris County cover brown trout, brook trout and northern pike. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. Anyone new to Lake Lillian should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 71°F on average, January about 26°F. The season stretches long at both ends here. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. Lake Lillian runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. There is no mapped parking or launch close by, which usually means walking in. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. For a change of water, Bryant Pond is 0.8 miles distant. Nothing here settles the position at Lake Lillian for certain.