Pascack Brook Fishing Guide, Bergen County, New Jersey

• Overview

  In New Jersey, Pascack Brook falls inside Bergen County. The surface lies 49 feet up. It covers about 10 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. Harrington Park sits 0.6 miles from here and is the nearest stop. The big place round here is Yonkers, 6.2 miles distant. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Pascack Brook

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Wading opens water that no bank angler reaches. Slack water behind an obstruction is worth more than open current. Fish documented in Bergen County include bluegill, pumpkinseed, brown trout, largemouth bass and common carp. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. Read Pascack Brook for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 74°F; the cold one sits at 29°F. The year turns gently, without extremes at either end. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Plan around that when you fish Pascack Brook.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. You will be walking about half a mile from the nearest car park. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. If the gate is shut, Duck Pond at 0.6 miles is the nearest alternative. Check the position on Pascack Brook before loading the car.