Fishing Speedwell Lake in Morris County, New Jersey

• Overview

  Speedwell Lake is one of the Morris County listings for New Jersey. It stands 348 feet above sea level. About 20 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. The nearest town is Morris Plains, 0.6 miles away. Newark is the closest city, 17 miles away. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Speedwell Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Open biodiversity records for Morris County list brown trout, brook trout, northern pike, bluegill and rainbow trout. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. On Speedwell Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 73°F and January near 28°F. The freeze here is occasional rather than annual. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Plan any trip to Speedwell Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. You can park half a mile away and walk in from there. A picnic area is mapped about half a mile away. Public toilets are recorded roughly 0.9 miles off. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Failing this one, try Lake Pocahontas, 0.6 miles away. Nothing here settles the position at Speedwell Lake for certain.