Ocean County · reservoir · 31 acres
Pohatcong Lake
Pohatcong Lake is a reservoir in Ocean 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
82°
66°
11 mph
6%
Sat
Overcast
85°
68°
14 mph
2%
Sun
Drizzle
81°
71°
12 mph
38%
↗ 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
- Willis Creek1.7 mi
- Tuckerton Creek1.9 mi
- Sapp Creek1.7 mi
- Thompson Creek1.7 mi
- Jesses Creek1.9 mi
- Big Thorofare2.7 mi
- Parker Run2.8 mi
- Weir Creek3.3 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.
Pohatcong Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Pohatcong 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 Pohatcong Lake?+
Pohatcong Lake is a reservoir in Ocean County, New Jersey. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.