Lake Parsippany Fishing in Morris County, New Jersey

• Overview

  Lake Parsippany is listed under Morris County, New Jersey. The bank gives way to mixed woodland. Around 156 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. Roughly 2.0 miles of bank means you can walk to a fresh area when one goes quiet. On our Morris County list it sits near the top for size. The town to know is Parsippany, 0.6 miles out. For a city, Paterson is 14 miles off. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Lake Parsippany

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Fish documented in Morris County include brown trout, brook trout, northern pike and bluegill. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. On Lake Parsippany the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 73°F on average, January about 27°F. Seasons here are moderate, and the fishing runs most of the year. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Plan around that when you fish Lake Parsippany.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. The car has to stay half a mile away, which shapes how much tackle you bring. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. The nearest alternative is Mirror Pond, 0.7 miles out. Rules at Lake Parsippany are worth checking on the day.