Essex County · lake · 6 acres
Crystal Lake
Crystal Lake is a lake in Essex 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
Showers
76°
66°
11 mph
24%
Fri
Overcast
85°
66°
7 mph
3%
Sat
Overcast
87°
69°
13 mph
5%
↗ 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 Vincent0.8 mi
- Verona Lake1.8 mistocked Oct 22, 2025
- Cable Lake2.4 mi
- Orange Reservoir3.3 mi
- Oakes Pond (historical)3.0 mi
- Cedar Grove Reservoir4.5 mi
- Clarks Pond3.9 mi
- Hendricks Pond4.0 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.
Crystal Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Crystal 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 Crystal Lake?+
Crystal Lake is a lake in Essex County, New Jersey. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.