Mercer County · reservoir · 18 acres
Colonial Lake
Stocked 2× since 2025 · NJDEP Fish & Wildlife
Colonial Lake is a reservoir in Mercer County, New Jersey, stocked with Trout — most recently on Oct 22, 2025. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from NJDEP Fish & Wildlife; 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
Showers
81°
68°
11 mph
29%
Fri
Overcast
87°
67°
5 mph
4%
Sat
Overcast
90°
68°
12 mph
8%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Oct 22 | Trout (unspecified) | 190 | ||
| Oct 22 | Trout (unspecified) | 190 | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Shabakunk Creek0.4 mi
- Whitehead Pond0.6 mi
- Miry Run0.5 mi
- Little Shabakunk Creek0.7 mi
- Pond Run1.9 mi
- Shipetaukin Creek1.8 mi
- Sylva Lake2.9 mi
- Ceva Lake3.1 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.
Colonial Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Colonial Lake?+
Colonial Lake is stocked with Trout in Mercer County, New Jersey, most recently on Oct 22, 2025 by NJDEP Fish & Wildlife. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Colonial 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 Colonial Lake?+
Colonial Lake is a reservoir in Mercer County, New Jersey. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NJDEP Fish & Wildlife · updated Oct 22, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.