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Hidden Valley Lake

Hidden Valley Lake is a lake in New Jersey, near Passaic County.

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Hidden Valley Lake Fishing Weather

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Fish species in Hidden Valley Lake

Hidden Valley Lake is a lake in Passaic County, but a dependable acreage figure was not found. Dependable maximum-depth and storage-volume figures were not found for Hidden Valley Lake, so those measurements should not be guessed.

What to Expect at Hidden Valley Lake

Without trustworthy acreage or depth figures for Hidden Valley Lake, the safest approach is to read the water in front of you instead of assuming it fishes like another lake with the same name.

Fish and Useful Baits at Hidden Valley Lake

Fish reported from Hidden Valley Lake include bluegill and largemouth bass.

Bass

For Hidden Valley Lake largemouth, use a shallow crankbait or swim jig to locate fish, then slow down with a jig or soft plastic.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

A small float, light line and a piece of worm are enough for Hidden Valley Lake bluegill around cover.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Hidden Valley Lake

Use a moving lure to locate the first active stretch, then slow down on the exact cover that produced a bite on Hidden Valley Lake. Then compare vegetation, shaded shoreline and changes from soft to firm bottom around Hidden Valley Lake before searching open water.

When to Fish Hidden Valley Lake

A sunny spring afternoon can pull Hidden Valley Lake fish toward dark bottom, wood and new vegetation. Summer fish in Hidden Valley Lake may feed shallow at dawn before settling beside cover or deeper structure. Cooling water can bring Hidden Valley Lake fish back to points and banks where bait gathers.

Check the evidence

Sources and what they establish

Source dates describe the evidence, not a live catch forecast. Check the managing authority before planning access or keeping fish.

  • Bluegill — supporting source

    New Jersey DEP Fish & Wildlife — Freshwater Fish and Stocking

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Largemouth Bass — supporting source

    New Jersey DEP Fish & Wildlife — Freshwater Fish and Stocking

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

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