Fishing near South Orange, New Jersey

South Orange is an Essex County town in New Jersey. Around 17,295 people are based here. Sorted by how far you drive: Orange Reservoir 1.7 miles, Campbells Pond 2.4 miles to the west, Diamond Mill Pond 2.7 miles, Crystal Lake 3.7 miles to the north and Lake Vincent 3.7 miles. The bank at Crystal Lake is easy going, which makes it the sensible first stop. Ice here is the exception, not the rule. It varies enough that no rule of thumb holds. The water types here vary widely. Quiet corners repay the extra walk in. Orange Reservoir is the near option, about 62 acres in size. Orange Reservoir has mapped parking, which saves a long carry. County records name pumpkinseed, bluegill, largemouth bass and common carp among the fish present. Held water dominates the list, so expect hard banks and managed levels. Take the New Jersey rules with you, since they apply throughout....