Union County · reservoir · 18 acres
Lake Surprise
Lake Surprise is a reservoir in Union 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
Overcast
86°
66°
7 mph
12%
Sat
Overcast
88°
69°
12 mph
15%
Sun
Overcast
89°
70°
12 mph
33%
↗ 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
- Seeleys Pond1.9 mi
- Blue Brook2.0 mi
- Echo Lake2.0 mi
- Briant Pond2.9 mi
- Canoe Brook Reservoir Number Two4.2 mi
- Canoe Brook Reservoir Number One (historical)4.2 mi
- Shackamaxon Lake4.3 mi
- Nomahegan Brook3.5 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.
Lake Surprise fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Lake Surprise?+
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 Lake Surprise?+
Lake Surprise is a reservoir in Union County, New Jersey. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.