Wonder Lake is a reservoir in Passaic County, but a dependable acreage figure was not found. Dependable maximum-depth and storage-volume figures were not found for Wonder Lake, so those measurements should not be guessed.
What to Expect at Wonder Lake
Without trustworthy acreage or depth figures for Wonder 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 Wonder Lake
Fish reported from Wonder Lake include black crappie, bluegill, chain pickerel, channel catfish, largemouth bass, and yellow perch.
Bass
For Wonder 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
Slow vertical presentations around wood and suspended cover are dependable for Wonder Lake crappie. Bluegill and other sunfish in Wonder Lake take worms, crickets and tiny jigs along shade and vegetation. Keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to the bottom when perch are the target on Wonder Lake.
Chain Pickerel
For Wonder Lake pickerel, cover weed edges with a flashy moving lure and use a short leader when bite-offs become common.
A Simple Fishing Plan for Wonder Lake
Start with an easy-to-repeat feature, such as a point, creek turn or outside weed edge on Wonder Lake. Then compare the incoming-water end of Wonder Lake with the dam side and any point that reaches the old channel.
When to Fish Wonder Lake
On Wonder Lake, spring fish often move onto protected banks before the open basin warms. Summer fishing on Wonder Lake is usually best at low light, beside shade or along the outside edge of healthy cover. During fall at Wonder Lake, revisit creek mouths and main points with baitfish-sized lures.
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Distances are straight-line estimates between mapped water locations.