Mendham Reservoir

Mendham Reservoir is a reservoir in Morris County, but a dependable acreage figure was not found. Dependable maximum-depth and storage-volume figures were not found for Mendham Reservoir, so those measurements should not be guessed.

What to Expect at Mendham Reservoir

Without trustworthy acreage or depth figures for Mendham Reservoir, 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 Mendham Reservoir

Fish reported from Mendham Reservoir include black crappie, bluegill, chain pickerel, channel catfish, largemouth bass, and yellow perch.

Bass

Low light favors a topwater or spinnerbait for Mendham Reservoir largemouth; brighter conditions call for a slower presentation beside cover.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

For Mendham Reservoir crappie, hold a 1/16-ounce jig or minnow beside wood instead of dragging it through snags. Bluegill in Mendham Reservoir are practical targets with a worm or small jig suspended beside shallow cover. Yellow perch in Mendham Reservoir are commonly caught with a small jig tipped with a minnow or worm near bottom.

Chain Pickerel

A spoon or compact swimbait worked beside weeds is a practical chain pickerel choice on Mendham Reservoir.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Mendham Reservoir

Compare one protected bank with one windblown bank before deciding which side deserves the afternoon on Mendham Reservoir. Then compare the incoming-water end of Mendham Reservoir with the dam side and any point that reaches the old channel.

When to Fish Mendham Reservoir

Early spring on Mendham Reservoir calls for a slow presentation near the first break outside protected water. At midday in summer, Mendham Reservoir anglers should slow down beside shade, weeds or a nearby depth change. Fall on Mendham Reservoir is a good time for small crankbaits and swimbaits around moving forage.