Leeper Pond Fishing near West Milford, New Jersey

• Overview

  In New Jersey, Leeper Pond falls inside Passaic County. Everything around it is farm and woodlot. About 5 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. It sits higher than most water we list in New Jersey. West Milford is the closest place, 2.1 miles off. It is 20 miles to Paterson, the nearest city. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Leeper Pond

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Survey and observation records for Passaic County include brown trout, walleye and brook trout. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. At Leeper Pond light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 71°F; the cold one sits at 25°F. The year turns gently, without extremes at either end. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Plan around that when you fish Leeper Pond. The first frost of the year slows things for a few days.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. We find no slipway, car park or made path within a short radius, so treat access as rough. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Mount Laurel Lake at 0.6 miles is the sensible second choice. Ask locally about Leeper Pond if anything is unclear.