Upper Blauvelt Lake Fishing near Franklin Lakes, New Jersey

• Overview

  New Jersey holds Upper Blauvelt Lake, in Bergen County. The shore lies 17 miles out. About 9 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. The nearest place of any size is Franklin Lakes, 1.6 miles away. Oakland is 2 miles away, with Wyckoff at 3 miles. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Upper Blauvelt Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. County-wide records name bluegill, pumpkinseed and brown trout. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. At Upper Blauvelt Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 73°F for July and 28°F for January. The year turns gently, without extremes at either end. 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. At Upper Blauvelt Lake the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. A carry of 0.9 miles from the nearest parking is the price of fishing here. Franklin Swamp covers this ground, which means extra rules to check. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. The nearest alternative is Baker Pond, 0.5 miles out. Check the current arrangement for Upper Blauvelt Lake.