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Monksville Reservoir, NJ

Located within Long Pond Ironworks State Park, Monksville Reservoir is a 500-acre lake with a variety of fish species. Boats have a 9.9-horsepower limit so this is a great lake for canoes, car toppers and kayaks.

This fishing gem is located in the northeast part of the state, at Hewitt. There are about 8 miles of shoreline, some of which can be accessed for fishing from the bank. Bass, trout, catfish, trophy muskie, walleye, crappie, perch and sunfish all populate this productive fishery. The public can use the north or the south boat ramp for launching.

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What to fish for...

Fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, walleye, rainbow trout, bluegill, pumpkinseed sunfish, white perch, yellow perch and muskie at Monksville Reservoir in New Jersey.

Primary fish species residing in Monksville Reservoir

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Largemouth bass Smallmouth bass Channel catfish Black crappie Walleye Rainbow trout Bluegill Pumpkinseed Sunfish White Perch Yellow Perch Muskie

Monksville Reservoir Amenities

Marina: NO
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: NO
RV Hookups: NO
Lodging: NEARBY
Convenience Store: NEARBY
Bait & Tackle: NEARBY
Restaurant: YES

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Fishing Boat Rentals

Flatwater Paddle Company
Rentals: Kayaks
347 878-7304

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Monksville Reservoir North Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northeast section of the lake, east side, off Beech Road, this is a four-lane, concrete ramp with paved parking.

Monksville Reservoir South Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast section of the lake, north side, off Greenwood Lake Turnpike, this is a four-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

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Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby

No campgrounds or RV parks are close by.

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Contact Information

Monksville Reservoir
Long Pond Ironworks State Park
1304 Sloatsburg Rd.
Ringwood, NJ 07456
973 962-7031

 

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