Maple Lake Fishing in Morris County, New Jersey

• Overview

  Maple Lake is listed under Morris County, New Jersey. The surface lies 663 feet up. On water this small, stealth matters more than range. It is a small entry by Morris County standards. For supplies, Kinnelon is 0.2 miles out. Butler lies 1.4 miles off, Bloomingdale another 2.2 miles. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Maple Lake

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Fish documented in Morris County include brown trout, brook trout, northern pike and bluegill. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Read Maple Lake for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 71°F on average, January about 26°F. The freeze here is occasional rather than annual. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. It holds true on Maple Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. Expect a half a mile walk in from where the car goes. Kinnelon Borough Open Space takes in this water; protected-area rules will apply. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. The nearest alternative is Terrace Lake, 0.6 miles out. Nothing on Maple Lake should be assumed from this page alone.