Upper Mount Glen Lake in Passaic County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Upper Mount Glen Lake sits in Passaic County, out in New Jersey. The surroundings are rolling hill. Small at around 10 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. It sits higher than most water we list in New Jersey. Some 4 miles away sits West Milford, the nearest settlement. Wanaque lies 4.5 miles off, Haskell another 4.8 miles. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Upper Mount Glen Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Across Passaic County, recorded fish include brown trout, walleye and brook trout. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. Upper Mount Glen Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 71°F on average, January about 26°F. Ice comes and goes from one year to the next. Cover comes and goes, so treat it with suspicion rather than trust. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. It holds true on Upper Mount Glen Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. The closest car park is 0.9 miles away, so pack accordingly. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Lindy Lake at 0.3 miles is the sensible second choice. Confirm access to Upper Mount Glen Lake locally before you travel.