Bergen County · reservoir · 920 acres
Lake Tappan
Lake Tappan is a reservoir in Bergen 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
Drizzle
77°
67°
12 mph
31%
Fri
Mostly clear
85°
65°
5 mph
4%
Sat
Overcast
89°
68°
12 mph
11%
↗ 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
- Pine Lake1.0 mi
- Lake Idlewild1.2 mi
- Silver Lake2.4 mi
- Martins Lake3.3 mi
- Musquapsink Brook3.2 mi
- Dorotockeys Run3.5 mi
- Pascack Brook3.6 mi
- Cooper Pond2.9 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 Tappan fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Lake Tappan?+
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 Tappan?+
Lake Tappan is a reservoir in Bergen County, New Jersey. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.