Northeast
Wanaque River
Live Conditions
Wanaque River — At Wanaque, NJ (gauge unverified)
7-Day Flow
↓ Falling
24-Hr Pressure
29.46 inHg · → High/stable
Voluntary Catch-and-Release Advisory
Water temperature is at or above 68°F. At these temperatures trout are physiologically stressed and have a higher post-release mortality rate. Consider waiting for cooler conditions — early morning or evening — or choosing a tailwater with regulated temperatures.
Local Weather
Tough conditions — fish deep
Today
☁️Overcast
81° / 64°
Tomorrow
☁️Overcast
82° / 61°
Sun
☁️Overcast
82° / 60°
Mon
🌧️Rain
72° / 60°
0.18"
Cold front incoming — go deep with nymphs, surface activity likely slow.
Weather by Open-Meteo · No API key · Updated every 30 min
What should I fish today?
One call. Specific to today's exact conditions on the Wanaque River.
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Time of Day
What should I pack?
Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's Wanaque River conditions.
🪰 Hatch Calendar
Wanaque River · June · Early Summer
⚪ No tracked hatches in active range at 77.4°F — browse the calendar below for seasonal activity
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Sulphurs (size 16-18). Light Cahill. Caddis evenings. Best variety month.
🟢 Active · 🟡 Approaching · ⚪ Seasonal only
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About Wanaque River
The Wanaque River below Wanaque Reservoir is a legitimate tailwater fishery in Passaic County that holds brown trout year-round thanks to cold, consistent releases from the deep reservoir. It's a smaller, technical stream that rewards careful wading and precise presentations.
Regulations
Tailwater fishery — flows are reservoir-controlled and can change rapidly. Standard NJ trout regulations apply; confirm current season dates and any access restrictions along North Jersey District Water Supply Commission land bordering the river. CFS alone does not indicate fishability — check dam release schedules. NOTE: USGS gauge 01388000 is unverified — flow data may be stale or unavailable; check with local outfitters as backup.