Lake Reality Fishing near Kinnelon, New Jersey

• Overview

  Lake Reality lies in Morris County, New Jersey. The bank is 748 feet above sea level. About 9 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Nearest town is Kinnelon, 2.2 miles off. Beyond it, Butler at 2.8 miles and Bloomingdale at 3.2 miles. A county boundary sits nearby, which can matter for local access rules. The character changes with the season more than with the year.

• Where to Fish on Lake Reality

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Reported across Morris County: brown trout, brook trout, northern pike, bluegill and rainbow trout. Those are county-wide records, so not every one of them will be in this water. On Lake Reality a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 72°F and January near 27°F. In milder years the surface never sets. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Lake Reality fishes to that pattern most years. A rising level after rain switches things on for a day or two.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Parking sits half a mile out, which makes for a walk with tackle. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. If the gate is shut, West Lake at 0.6 miles is the nearest alternative. For Lake Reality in particular, ask before you travel.