Middlesex Reservoir near Clark: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  This water sits in Union County, New Jersey. The shore lies 5.1 miles out. With some 80 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. It is the biggest water on our Union County list. Clark lies 0.7 miles from the water. For a city, Elizabeth is 6.2 miles off. A county boundary sits nearby, which can matter for local access rules.

• Where to Fish on Middlesex Reservoir

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Records held for Union County cover pumpkinseed, bluegill, largemouth bass and black crappie. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Read Middlesex Reservoir for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 76°F in July and bottoms out near 30°F in January. Most months fish reasonably, given the right weather. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. At Middlesex Reservoir the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. Mapping shows parking within half a mile. Public toilets are recorded roughly half a mile off. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. The nearest alternative is Bloodgoods Pond, 1.1 miles out. Confirm access to Middlesex Reservoir locally before you travel.