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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Wanaque Reservoir
Passaic County, New Jersey · 2,310 acres (3.6 sq mi)
56°F water, level 289 ft, calm tomorrow morning.
About Wanaque Reservoir
In Passaic County, New Jersey, Wanaque Reservoir covers 2,310 acres; it is a reservoir. Raymond Dam holds it back on the Wanaque River. Wanaque Reservoir is New Jersey's second-largest reservoir by volume and supplies drinking water to much of northern New Jersey.
It stretches about 5.7 miles end to end with roughly 21 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 300 ft above sea level. The deepest water is about 90 ft, with an average depth near 37 ft. Wanaque sits right on the water. Wayne, the nearest city, is about 8 miles south.
- Size
- 2,310 acres (3.6 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 90 ft (average 37 ft)
- Shoreline
- About 21 miles
- End to end
- About 5.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 300 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Raymond Dam, Wanaque River
- County
- Passaic County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 6 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 7 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 6 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 7 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
For a lake of this size in New Jersey, largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish are the fish to expect. 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
- 6
5 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 4:39 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Wanaque Reservoir
- Wanaqueon the shore
- Haskellon the shore
- Ringwoodabout 1.1 mi northeast
- Pompton Lakesabout 2.4 mi south
- Waynenearest city, about 8 mi south
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Questions about Wanaque Reservoir
What fish are in Wanaque Reservoir?
Lakes like Wanaque 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 Wanaque Reservoir?
About 90 ft at the deepest point, about 37 ft on average. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Wanaque Reservoir?
2,310 acres, with about 21 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Wanaque Reservoir?
Wanaque is on the shore.
What is the water temperature at Wanaque Reservoir today?
The surface was about 56°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Wanaque Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
