Manor Lake Fishing near Mountain Lakes, New Jersey

• Overview

  Manor Lake is one of the Morris County listings for New Jersey. It stands 390 feet above sea level. At 2 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. It is a small entry by Morris County standards. Start from Mountain Lakes, 0.9 miles down the road. After that come Parsippany at 1.7 miles and Boonton at 1.7 miles. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Manor Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Species logged across Morris County include brown trout, brook trout, northern pike, bluegill and rainbow trout. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. Work Manor Lake in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 73°F and January near 27°F. Temperature moves within a narrow band, and so does the fishing. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Manor Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. Mapping shows parking within half a mile. A jetty or pier is mapped about half a mile from here. Toilets are half a mile away, which matters on a long session. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Should this one be busy, Lake Intervale is 0.7 miles off. Signs at Manor Lake carry more weight than any list.