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Lower Lake Water Details - NJ

Lower Lake is a reservoir located in Ocean County, New Jersey, offering anglers convenient access with two nearby marinas just a short distance away. The nearest marina is only 0.23 miles from the lake, and several other marinas and attractions, such as Key Harbor Marina and Ore Pond Kayak Launch, are within a few miles. With several nearby towns like Forked River and Bayside Beach, this location provides a range of amenities for a rewarding fishing experience.

This named-water page is not a claim that fishing is legal, safe, or productive here. Check public access, local regulations, fish-consumption advisories, and posted closures before fishing.

© OpenStreetMap contributors · open Lower Lake in OpenStreetMap or use coordinates 39.83682, -74.19724.

Current conditions & 3-day forecast

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Water temperature & water-quality monitoring

Check the official EPA assessment (impaired-waters status and fish-consumption advisories) for Lower Lake at How’s My Waterway (EPA).

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Monitoring summaries from the Water Quality Portal.

State fishing records

Official NJ state-record fish are published by the New Jersey DEP Fish & Wildlife — records there are the state's, not a MonsterRodHolders list.

Fish species

Location facts

Marinas nearby2
Nearest marina (mi)0.23
CountyOcean
Water typereservoir

Nearby towns & communities

  • Forked River (0.43 mi)
  • Forked River Point (0.73 mi)
  • Bayside Beach (1.43 mi)
  • Forked River Beach (1.98 mi)
  • Holiday Beach (2.46 mi)
  • Waretown (3.13 mi)

Nearby attractions

  • Key Harbor Marina — source
  • BBCA Marina — source
  • Leaming's Marina — source
  • North Branch Yachting Center — source
  • Ore Pond Kayak Launch — source
  • State of NJ Yacht Basin Marina — source
  • Cedar Creek Family Campground — source
  • Sands Point Boat Ramp — source

Fishing videos