Sussex County · reservoir · 521 acres
Swartswood Lake
Swartswood Lake is a reservoir in Sussex 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
78°
66°
9 mph
38%
Fri
Overcast
83°
65°
5 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
85°
66°
7 mph
12%
↗ 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
- Duck Pond0.9 mi
- Little Swartswood Lake1.4 mistocked Nov 17, 2025
- Trout Brook1.7 mi
- Spring Lake1.5 mi
- Willow Crest Lake2.2 mi
- Paulins Kill Lake1.8 mi
- Lake Anne2.6 mi
- Headleys Pond2.5 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.
Swartswood Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Swartswood 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 Swartswood Lake?+
Swartswood Lake is a reservoir in Sussex County, New Jersey. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.