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Old Forge Lake

Lake fishing  New Jersey · 06:40 - 19:08

Old Forge Lake is a lake in New Jersey. The main target species are Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass and Largemouth Bass.

Prime 82% The bite right now
Top bet: Muskellunge Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
78%
81°
Thu
78%
83°
Fri
84%
79°
Sat
85%
75°
Sun
84%
66°
Mon
86%
71°
Best day

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Overcast
Water temp (est.)
72°F
Air temp
74°F
Wind
5 mph
Pressure
30.31 inHg ↑ rising
Clouds
88.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:55–07:55 Dusk 17:53–19:53

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

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 14% lit
Major period 15:09–17:09 Major period 03:09–05:09 Minor period 10:35–12:05 Minor period 20:13–21:43

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

17:00
74°
18:00
72°
19:00
67°
20:00
64°
21:00
61°
22:00
59°
23:00
59°
00:00
58°
01:00
58°
02:00
58°
03:00
58°
04:00
57°

Likely catch now (15 species)

Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
82%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
81%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
80%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
65%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
64%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 22 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
63%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

The usual catches here are Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Brook Trout, Striped Bass and Brown Trout.

Muskellunge is generally most active around Jun, Sep-Oct. 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 muskellunge, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for muskellunge at dusk. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try firetiger, chartreuse or black for muskellunge.
Lure Crankbait for muskellunge: Big plugs and jerkbaits.
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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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Old Forge Lake?

Anglers here regularly land Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Brook Trout, Striped Bass, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout and Walleye.

Do you need a fishing license at Old Forge Lake?

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 Old Forge Lake?

For Muskellunge, the fishing tends to peak around Jun, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Old Forge Lake right now?

Right now Muskellunge is the most likely catch, at about 18%.