Pettet Pond Fishing Guide, Passaic County, New Jersey

• Overview

  Pettet Pond lies in Passaic County, New Jersey. Beyond the shoreline you have farm and woodlot. About 4 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. It is a small entry by Passaic County standards. West Milford sits 1.6 miles from here and is the nearest stop. For a city, Paterson is 18 miles off. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Pettet Pond

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Reported across Passaic County: brown trout, walleye, brook trout and bluegill. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. On Pettet Pond that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 25°F to 71°F. A lid forms in a hard winter only. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Time your trip to Pettet Pond by conditions rather than dates. A rising level after rain switches things on for a day or two.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. The water borders Ponderosa II, so expect the reserve rules to apply. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. If the gate is shut, Pinecrest Lake at 0.9 miles is the nearest alternative. Signs at Pettet Pond carry more weight than any list.