Upper Morse Lake, New Jersey: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Upper Morse Lake is listed under Passaic County, New Jersey. The setting is open valley. At roughly 4 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It is a small entry by Passaic County standards. Haskell is the closest place, 1.2 miles off. Beyond it, Bloomingdale at 1.3 miles and Pompton Lakes at 1.7 miles. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Upper Morse Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. County-wide records name brown trout, walleye and brook trout. The county list is broader than any single water. At Upper Morse Lake the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 73°F in July and bottoms out near 27°F in January. Some winters cap it and some do not. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Upper Morse Lake runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. There is a car park half a mile from the bank. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Should this one be busy, Lower Morse Lake is 0.2 miles off. Check the current arrangement for Upper Morse Lake.