The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Boonton Reservoir
Morris County, New Jersey · 700 acres (1.1 sq mi)
56°F water, level 306 ft, windy Friday (15 mph N).
About Boonton Reservoir
Boonton Reservoir is a reservoir in Morris County, New Jersey, covering 700 acres. It lies on the Rockaway River. Boonton Reservoir was formed in 1904 by damming the Rockaway River and today serves as a backup water supply.
It stretches about 2 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 5.4 miles. At about 300 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Boonton is on the shore.
- Size
- 700 acres (1.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 5.4 miles
- End to end
- About 2 miles
- Elevation
- About 300 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- River
- Rockaway River
- County
- Morris County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Expect the usual New Jersey mix for a lake this size: largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 56°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
- FairBluegill and sunfish
Warming. Shallow, sunny pockets in the afternoon.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
4 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
7-day trend: not enough daily readings yet.
Latest reading .
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:42 am · sunset 4:40 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Boonton Reservoir
- Boontonon the shore
- Lake Hiawathaon the shore
- Parsippanyon the shore
- Mountain Lakesabout 1.2 mi northwest
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Questions about Boonton Reservoir
What fish are in Boonton Reservoir?
Lakes like Boonton Reservoir usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Boonton Reservoir?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Boonton Reservoir?
700 acres, with about 5.4 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Boonton Reservoir?
Boonton is on the shore.
What is the water temperature at Boonton Reservoir today?
The surface was about 56°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Boonton Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
