Northeast
Wanaque River
Live Conditions
Wanaque River — At Wanaque, NJ (gauge unverified)
7-Day Flow
↓ Falling
24-Hr Pressure
29.44 inHg · → High/stable
Local Weather
Tough conditions — fish deep
Today
🌤️Partly cloudy
83° / 53°
Tomorrow
🌧️Rain
68° / 52°
0.18"
Thu
🌧️Rain
60° / 48°
0.07"
Fri
🌧️Rain
56° / 43°
0.16"
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.
9.4
What should I pack?
Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's Wanaque River conditions.
🪰 Hatch Calendar
Wanaque River · May · Late Spring
🟢 Active now at 62.4°F water
🟡 Approaching — within 5°F of trigger range
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HENDRICKSON peak. Caddis. Sulphurs (size 16-18) building.
🟢 Active · 🟡 Approaching · ⚪ Seasonal only
River Map
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.