Northeast
Black River (Lamington River)
Live Conditions
Black River (Lamington River) — Lamington River at Pottersville, NJ
7-Day Flow
→ Stable
24-Hr Pressure
29.62 inHg · → High/stable
Local Weather
Normal conditions
Today
☁️Overcast
81° / 64°
Tomorrow
☁️Overcast
82° / 61°
Sun
☁️Overcast
85° / 61°
Mon
🌧️Rain
78° / 62°
0.35"
Cold front incoming — go deep with nymphs, surface activity likely slow.
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🪰 Hatch Calendar
Black River (Lamington River) · June · Early Summer
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Sulphurs (size 16-18). Light Cahill. Caddis evenings. Best month in the gorge.
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About Black River (Lamington River)
Known as the Black River in its upper reaches through Morris County's Hacklebarney State Park and as the Lamington River downstream, this freestone stream is one of NJ's most scenic and underrated trout fisheries. The gorge section through Hacklebarney is tight, rocky, and holds wild brown trout in its cold, shaded pools. Access through the state park is excellent and pressure is lighter than the South Branch.
Regulations
Standard NJ trout regulations apply. Hacklebarney State Park section is accessible and popular in season. Some portions of the lower Lamington flow through private farmland — confirm access. No current fly-only designations. NOTE: USGS gauge 01396000 is unverified — flow data may be stale or unavailable; check with local outfitters as backup.