River Styx near Hopatcong: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  This water sits in Sussex County, New Jersey. It sits at 925 feet above sea level. It is high ground by New Jersey standards. The nearest town is Hopatcong, 0.7 miles away. It is 25 miles to Paterson, the nearest city. Other water within reach: Lake Hopatcong just 0.9 miles, Dunlap Pond 2.2 miles away, Dallis Pond just 2.2 miles, Lake Lackawanna 2.4 miles away and Wolf Lake just 2.9 miles. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on River Styx

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Flats either side fish on the drop as bait is pushed off them. The mouth fishes hardest when the run is at its strongest. Reported across Sussex County: brook trout, brown trout, walleye and bluegill. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. Work River Styx in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 71°F and January near 25°F. Conditions shift steadily rather than sharply. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. River Styx runs to its own calendar within the local pattern. A settled spell fishes better than a bright one.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. A carry of half a mile from the nearest parking is the price of fishing here. A pier or jetty stands 0.9 miles away, which helps on a crowded bank. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. The nearest alternative is Lake Hopatcong, 0.9 miles out. Nothing on River Styx should be assumed from this page alone.