Passaic County · reservoir · 6 acres
Shady Lake
Shady Lake is a reservoir in Passaic 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
80°
65°
9 mph
4%
Sat
Overcast
83°
67°
10 mph
25%
Sun
Drizzle
83°
64°
10 mph
35%
↗ 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
- Zeliff Pond0.3 mi
- Matthews Lake0.3 mi
- Gordon Lakes0.4 mi
- Bear Swamp Lake0.8 mi
- Indian Trail Lake0.9 mi
- Van Nostrand Lake0.9 mi
- Genaders Pond0.8 mi
- Mountain Springs Lake1.1 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.
Shady Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Shady 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 Shady Lake?+
Shady Lake is a reservoir in Passaic County, New Jersey. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.