Musconetcong River | New Jersey Fly Fishing Reports & Conditions

Musky is super high because of the Lake draw down and rain. Be really careful...

Fishing Report Last Updated:

3 / 21 / 2019

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Fishing Conditions

Fly Fishing Musconetcong River is currently Just OK

Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby:

Water flow:

Visibility: 18 inches

Water temperature at mid-day: 48 Degrees F

Water condition: Slightly Turbid

Best time of day to fish:

Best stretch: Point Mountain on downstream

Best access point:

Fly fishing hatches in order of importance:

Fish species: Trout

Fishing season: Open all year. Check NJ Fish and Wildlife Digest for Spring Stocking closure dates.

Nearest airport: Teterboro or Newark Liberty

Recommended fly fishing leader: 9 Foot Leader

Recommended fly fishing tippet: 5X Tippet

Best fly fishing rod: 9' 4 Weight Fly Rod

Best floating fly line: WF Trout Fly Line

Fly Name:	Fly Color:	Fly Size(s):
Elk Wing Caddis	orange	10
Blue Wing Olive Parachute		20
Dave's Oh-So-Iso		14
Griffith's Gnat		20
Flashback Scud Wet Hare's Ear	grey	16
RS2	grey	22

Musconetcong River Description

The "Musky" as it is called by all who know it flows southwest out of Lake Hopatcong. Downstream from Saxton Falls in Allamuchy, the Musky begins to take on a normal freestone flow. It contains seasonal trout water to the town of Changewater. From Changewater to the confluence with the Delaware, the Musky mixes with the limestone ground water, cooling down and becoming a better year round trout river. The area ...

Techniques & Tips

Indicator/Tightline Dries

7-Day Forecast

Hopefully the flows will drop and the rain will decrease.