Round Valley Reservoir near Lebanon: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Round Valley Reservoir lies in Hunterdon County, in New Jersey. The setting is rolling hill. About 3.6 sq miles, so local knowledge or a boat saves a lot of walking. There is roughly 8.7 miles of bank, more than one visit can cover properly. Nothing else we list in Hunterdon County covers more water. The nearest place of any size is Lebanon, 1.9 miles away. Whitehouse Station lies 2.9 miles off, Annandale another 3.4 miles. This one sits near enough to a boundary to be worth checking.

• Where to Fish on Round Valley Reservoir

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. County-wide records name lake trout, bluegill, brown trout, pumpkinseed and largemouth bass. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. At Round Valley Reservoir the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 28°F and July at about 73°F, the water has a wide range to work through. A long season, with weather mattering more than the month. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. That shapes the year on Round Valley Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Toilets show in mapping about half a mile away. Round Valley Recreation Area covers this ground, which means extra rules to check. 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. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Cushetunk Lake at 2.5 miles is the sensible second choice. What applies at Round Valley Reservoir may have changed since it was mapped.