Wanaque River Lower trout stocking
Passaic County, New Jersey · stream · 184 ft elevation
Wanaque River Lower was last stocked 12 months ago (Oct 17, 2025). We have 1 stocking on record since Oct 17, 2025, 1 in the last 12 months (150 fish).
- Tied for the most stocked water in Passaic County (1 stocking days on record).
- Stocked about as often as a typical New Jersey water on our record.
River conditions
Nearest USGS gage: Ramapo River at Pompton Lakes NJ (1 km away, on a different stream or lake).
- Water temperature
- 62°F
- Flow
- 508 cfs
- much higher than usual for the last six weeks
- Gage height
- 8.18 ft
Ideal for trout. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.
Latest reading Sep 29, 2026, 1:00 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.
Weather at Wanaque River Lower
- Tonight56°FMostly Cloudy2% rain · wind 0 mph
- Tuesday72°FMostly Cloudy2% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
- Tuesday Night55°FPartly Cloudy2% rain · wind 0 mph
- Wednesday76°FMostly Sunnywind 0 mph
- Wednesday Night60°FPartly Cloudywind 0 mph
- Thursday79°FMostly Sunny1% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trout | 1 | 150 | 150 |
Stocking history
20251 stocking · 150 fish
| Date | Species | Fish |
|---|---|---|
Oct 17Latest Friday | Trout | 150 |
From New Jersey fish and wildlife agency reports, collected nightly and kept after the agency takes them down. Agencies revise reports; check the agency's report before you go. Seasons and limits: New Jersey fishing regulations.
Where is Wanaque River Lower?
Passaic County, New Jersey. The marker is the agency's location for this water; streams are often stocked at several access points.
Stocked waters near Wanaque River Lower
- Ramapo Riverstream · 5 mistocked Oct 17, 2025
- Barbour Pondpond · 9 mistocked Nov 18, 2025
- Green Turtle Pondpond · 10 mistocked Nov 17, 2025
- Wanaque River Upperstream · 11 mistocked Oct 17, 2025
- Verona Park Lakelake · 12 mistocked Oct 22, 2025
- Rockaway Riverstream · 13 mistocked Oct 16, 2025
- Mt. Hope Pondpond · 14 mistocked Nov 18, 2025
- Silver Lakelake · 15 mistocked Nov 17, 2025
All stocked waters in Passaic CountyStocked this week in New Jersey
Questions about Wanaque River Lower
- When was Wanaque River Lower last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Oct 17, 2025, according to New Jersey agency reports.
- How often is Wanaque River Lower stocked?
- It was stocked 1 times in the last 12 months.
- Is Wanaque River Lower stocked often?
- Tied for the most stocked water in Passaic County (1 stocking days on record). Stocked about as often as a typical New Jersey water on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
- How warm is the water near Wanaque River Lower?
- The nearest USGS gage read 62°F on Sep 29. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.
This site was developed using New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Geographic Information System digital data, but this secondary product has not been verified by NJDEP and is not state-authorized or endorsed.