Terrace Pond Fishing in Passaic County, New Jersey

• Overview

  Terrace Pond belongs to Passaic County, New Jersey. Height above sea level is 1,404 feet. About 6 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. By elevation it is in the upper part of our New Jersey listings. Nearest town is West Milford, 1.5 miles off. Beyond it, Highland Lake at 4.2 miles and Vernon Center at 6.6 miles. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Terrace Pond

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Fish documented in Passaic County include brown trout, walleye and brook trout. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Terrace Pond gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 71°F, the coldest about 25°F. Most months fish reasonably, given the right weather. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. Terrace Pond fishes to that pattern most years. The first warm week of the year changes everything here.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Recorded parking is half a mile off, far enough to travel light. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Bearfort Waters sits 0.7 miles off and takes the overflow. Treat access at Terrace Pond as something to verify.