Wolf Lake Fishing Guide, Sussex County, New Jersey

• Overview

  Look for Wolf Lake in the Sussex County part of New Jersey. Elevation runs to 761 feet. Around 52 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. Shoreline comes to about 1.3 miles, small enough to learn in a day. It is among the larger waters listed here for Sussex County. The nearest place of any size is Hopatcong Hills, 1.8 miles away. It is 28 miles to Paterson, the nearest city. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Wolf Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. 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. Survey and observation records for Sussex County include brook trout, brown trout, walleye and bluegill. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Fish Wolf Lake to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 71°F in July and bottom out at 25°F in January. The freeze here is occasional rather than annual. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. It sets the rhythm of the year at Wolf Lake. Sudden cold puts fish down faster than sustained cold does.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. For a change of water, Lake Lackawanna is 0.6 miles distant. Where Wolf Lake is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.