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Oakes Pond (historical)
Oakes Pond (historical) is a reservoir 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
Rain
76°
67°
12 mph
24%
Fri
Overcast
83°
66°
5 mph
3%
Sat
Overcast
86°
68°
13 mph
3%
↗ 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
- Hendricks Pond1.1 mi
- Clarks Pond1.8 mi
- Second River2.6 mi
- Basking Reservoir3.6 mi
- Kingsland Lake3.0 mi
- Crystal Lake3.0 mi
- Yantacaw Pond3.5 mi
- Verona Lake3.5 mistocked Oct 22, 2025
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.
Oakes Pond (historical) fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Oakes Pond (historical)?+
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 Oakes Pond (historical)?+
Oakes Pond (historical) is a reservoir in Essex County, New Jersey. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.