WikiCatchWanaque Reservior
New Jersey, United States
- reservoir
- 16 species listed
- 41.0810, -74.2947
Wanaque Reservior is a reservoir in New Jersey, United States. WikiCatch lists 16 fish species for this water, including Rainbow trout, Creek chub, Smallmouth bass. The nearest other water we map in New Jersey is Hidden Valley Lake, 1.6 km away.
Species at Wanaque Reservior
Map
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Nearby waters
- Hidden Valley Lakepond1.6 km
- Skyline Lakeslake2.1 km
- Fountain Spring Lakereservoir3.0 km
- Meadow Brookstream3.3 km
- Harrison Mountain Lakelake3.4 km
- Lake Rickondareservoir3.5 km
- West Brookstream3.6 km
- Stephens Lakelake3.6 km
About Wanaque Reservior
Tucked into New Jersey, United States, Wanaque Reservior is a reservoir that fishes differently season to season. Spring brings fish into the shallows to spawn or feed on early baitfish; midsummer pushes them to cooler, deeper water; autumn turns them aggressive again as they pack on weight before winter. Anglers planning a trip to Wanaque Reservior should check water temperature and recent weather — a sudden cold front can shut a reservoir like this down for a day.
Reference: Wikipedia
Fishing Techniques
- For Rainbow trout
Vary your retrieve speed when using spinners to find what triggers a strike; sometimes a slow, steady retrieve works best, while other times a faster, erratic retrieve is more effective.
- For Creek chub
Use light line and small hooks when targeting creek chub as they have small mouths and can be easily spooked in clear, shallow streams.
- For Smallmouth bass
Focus your fishing efforts around rocky structures, ledges, and areas with current, as smallmouth bass prefer these habitats.
Recommended Gear
Tackle commonly used to target the species at Wanaque Reservior.
Plan Your Trip
Before fishing Wanaque Reservior, make sure your licence covers New Jersey, United States and that any species-specific seasons are open. Local regulations change year to year, so check the current rules rather than going from memory.
Official New Jersey fishing regulations →Other Fishing Regions in United States
Website data snapshot: October 24, 2026. Spot location from OpenStreetMap and Wikipedia, species from the WikiCatch database.