Sussex County · lake · 21 acres
Crater Lake
Crater Lake is a lake in Sussex 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
Fog
79°
63°
9 mph
1%
Sat
Overcast
81°
64°
8 mph
13%
Sun
Drizzle
84°
61°
11 mph
44%
↗ 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
- Lake Success0.3 mi
- Dry Pond0.6 mi
- Hemlock Lake0.6 mi
- Long Pine Pond0.8 mi
- Lake Kathryn0.9 mi
- Lake Plymouth1.1 mi
- Plymouth Pond1.4 mi
- Upper Blue Mountain Lake1.4 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.
Crater Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Crater 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 Crater Lake?+
Crater Lake is a lake in Sussex County, New Jersey. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.