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Lake Musconetcong

Lake fishing  New Jersey · 06:33 - 16:51

Lake Musconetcong is a lake in New Jersey. Most people come here for Striped Bass, Lake Trout and Rainbow Trout.

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Prime 76% The bite right now
Top bet: Striped Bass Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
85%
65°
Best day
Fri
83%
70°
Sat
85%
62°
Sun
85%
54°
Mon
76%
54°
Tue
76%
57°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
54°F
Air temp
52°F
Wind
7 mph
Pressure
30.16 inHg → stable
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:48–07:48 Day 07:48–15:36 Dusk 15:36–17:36

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waning crescent 30% lit
Major period 07:07–09:07 Major period 19:07–21:07 Minor period 01:03–02:33 Minor period 13:42–15:12

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

05:00
52°
06:00
52°
07:00
52°
08:00
56°
09:00
60°
10:00
64°
11:00
67°
12:00
69°
13:00
70°
14:00
70°
15:00
69°
16:00
67°

Likely catch now (17 species)

Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
76%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Lake Trout
Salvelinus namaycush
62%
Water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
57%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 12 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
57%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 12 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Walleye
Sander vitreus
56%
Water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
52%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

The usual catches here are Striped Bass, Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Northern Pike, Walleye and Muskellunge.

Striped Bass is generally most active around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a crankbait for striped bass, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for striped bass at dawn. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try chartreuse, yellow and glow for striped bass.
Lure Crankbait for striped bass: Big swimbaits and plugs.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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About this water

Lake Musconetcong is a reservoir located on the border of Morris County and Sussex County, New Jersey, and is part of Hopatcong State Park, which is administered by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. The Musconetcong River flows through the lake.

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More waters nearby

Lake Hopatcong New Jersey · 4.1 mi away Musconetcong River New Jersey · 7.8 mi away Musconetcong River New Jersey · 8.0 mi away Musconetcong River New Jersey · 8.4 mi away Jersey City Reservoir No. 3 New Jersey · 35.3 mi away Little Island New York · 37.5 mi away Lake Carnegie New Jersey · 38.4 mi away Downtown Manhattan Heliport New York · 38.6 mi away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lake Musconetcong?

Anglers here regularly land Striped Bass, Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Northern Pike, Walleye, Muskellunge, Brook Trout and Black Crappie.

Do you need a fishing license at Lake Musconetcong?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Lake Musconetcong?

Striped Bass is generally most active around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Lake Musconetcong right now?

Right now Striped Bass is the most likely catch, at about 32%.