Taylortown 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 Taylortown Reservoir, so those measurements should not be guessed.
What to Expect at Taylortown Reservoir
Without trustworthy acreage or depth figures for Taylortown 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 Taylortown Reservoir
Fish reported from Taylortown Reservoir include black crappie, bluegill, chain pickerel, channel catfish, largemouth bass, and yellow perch.
Bass
When largemouth bass hold tight to cover on Taylortown Reservoir, a compact jig or weedless worm is more useful than repeated open-water casts.
Crappie, Perch and Sunfish
For Taylortown Reservoir crappie, hold a 1/16-ounce jig or minnow beside wood instead of dragging it through snags. Bluegill in Taylortown Reservoir are practical targets with a worm or small jig suspended beside shallow cover. Yellow perch in Taylortown Reservoir are commonly caught with a small jig tipped with a minnow or worm near bottom.
Chain Pickerel
For Taylortown Reservoir pickerel, cover weed edges with a flashy moving lure and use a short leader when bite-offs become common.
A Simple Fishing Plan for Taylortown Reservoir
Let water color, wind and the first two bites decide whether to stay shallow or move toward the basin on Taylortown Reservoir. Then compare the incoming-water end of Taylortown Reservoir with the dam side and any point that reaches the old channel.
When to Fish Taylortown Reservoir
Early spring on Taylortown Reservoir calls for a slow presentation near the first break outside protected water. At midday in summer, Taylortown Reservoir anglers should slow down beside shade, weeds or a nearby depth change. Fall on Taylortown Reservoir is a good time for small crankbaits and swimbaits around moving forage.
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