Fishing spots near West Milford, NJ

| 13 Jun 2026 | 02:07

    Green Turtle Pond: Awosting Road, West Milford, NJ

    Located within Long Pond Ironworks State Park. Stocked with trout in the spring.

    Monksville Reservoir: Greenwood Lake Turnpike, West Milford, NJ

    Known for its trophy size muskellunge.

    Ramapo Lake Natural Area: Ramapo Mountain State Forest, Ringwood, NJ

    Winding hiking trails and a 120-acre mountain lake providing fishing and birdwatching opportunities. No swimming. Open daily 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

    Shepherd Lake: Ringwood State Park, Ringwood, NJ

    Open Memorial Day to Labor Day. This is a 74-acre lake for boating, canoeing and fishing; no swimming.