Lake Stockwell

Lake fishing New Jersey · 06:31 - 16:54

Lake Stockwell is one of the lakes in New Jersey. Anglers here fish mainly for Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout and Walleye.

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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

84%

74°

Fri

84%

74°

Sat

79%

69°

Sun

85%

60°

Best day

Mon

76%

57°

Tue

76%

62°

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

51°F

Wind

4 mph

Pressure

30.18 inHg → stable

Clouds

0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Updated 2026-11-04 11:33

Best times today

Dawn 05:46–07:46 Dusk 15:39–17:39

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

Feeding times today

Waning crescent 30% lit

Major period 07:08–09:08 Major period 19:08–21:08 Minor period 01:04–02:34 Minor period 13:41–15:11

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

51°

06:00

51°

07:00

51°

08:00

58°

09:00

63°

10:00

67°

11:00

71°

12:00

72°

13:00

73°

14:00

73°

15:00

72°

16:00

70°

Likely catch now (15 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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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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Walleye

Sander vitreus

56%

Water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

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Muskellunge

Esox masquinongy

53%

Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 12 degrees, bright sky slows things.

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Brook Trout

Salvelinus fontinalis

38%

Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 12 degrees, bright sky slows things.

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Black Crappie

Pomoxis nigromaculatus

37%

Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 12 degrees, bright sky slows things.

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About the fishing here

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

Striped Bass fishing is usually best around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn 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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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lake Stockwell?

Popular catches here include Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Muskellunge, Brook Trout, Black Crappie, Brown Trout and Smallmouth Bass.

Do you need a fishing license at Lake Stockwell?

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 Stockwell?

For Striped Bass, the fishing tends to peak around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Lake Stockwell right now?

Right now Striped Bass is the most likely catch, at about 42%.