Morris County · reservoir · 20 acres
Surprise Lake
Surprise Lake is a reservoir in Morris 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
82°
65°
8 mph
5%
Sat
Overcast
84°
67°
10 mph
11%
Sun
Overcast
85°
66°
14 mph
22%
↗ 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
- Fayson Lakes1.3 mi
- East Lake1.4 mi
- Taylortown Reservoir1.2 mi
- Untermeyer Lake1.4 mi
- West Lake1.7 mi
- Lake Reality1.5 mi
- Sawmill Pond1.7 mi
- Lake Valhalla1.8 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.
Surprise Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Surprise 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 Surprise Lake?+
Surprise Lake is a reservoir in Morris County, New Jersey. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.