Middlesex County · reservoir · 23 acres
Brainerd Lake
Brainerd Lake is a reservoir in Middlesex County, New Jersey. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from New Jersey's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Partly cloudy
87°
65°
8 mph
16%
Sat
Overcast
89°
66°
14 mph
9%
Sun
Overcast
88°
68°
15 mph
28%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Rocky Brook2.2 mi
- Peddie Lake3.1 mi
- Cedar Brook2.6 mi
- Meadow Lakes3.6 mi
- Etra Lake4.0 mi
- Pigeon Swamp5.5 mi
- Shallow Brook4.6 mi
- Plainsboro Pond4.5 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official NJ regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Brainerd Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Brainerd Lake?+
Yes — New Jersey requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Brainerd Lake?+
Brainerd Lake is a reservoir in Middlesex County, New Jersey. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.