The Round Valley Boat Launch in Lebanon, Hunterdon County, provides anglers with access to the Round Valley Reservoir, New Jersey’s second largest lake at 2,350 acres.
Boating
Round Valley has two boat ramps administered by NJDEP Fish & Wildlife. The docks at both ramps were upgraded earlier this year. Two, 100-foot-long aluminum docks were installed at each ramp, and the left dock at each ramp includes a 20-foot fishing section with rail. The two docks off the lower ramp also have accessibility features. A kayak launching area with dock is being improved near the lower ramp.
Fishing
Round Valley is a large lake with a maximum depth of 160 feet. This popular waterbody has produced four current state record fish for Lake Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, and American Eel. The reservoir is rather unique for New Jersey, supporting both coldwater and warmwater fish populations. The reservoir has been stocked with Rainbow and Brown Trout and supports a reproducing Lake Trout population. The predator fish population consists of Lake Trout, stocked trout, and reproducing bass. Recently, an abundant Alewife population has reappeared and is likely contributing to reported catches of larger Lake Trout. Golden Shiners are also annually stocked by NJDEP Fish & Wildlife’s Hackettstown State Fish Hatchery to add to the forage base. It is managed as both a Trophy Trout Lake and a Lunker Bass Lake.
Owned by New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Fish & Wildlife, the Wildlife Management Area System is comprised of more than 360,000 acres in 122 areas throughout the state, which is more than 44% of New Jersey’s state-owned public open space.
WMAs are maintained and supported with funding from hunting and fishing license sales, the Federal Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program and the Wildlife Habitat Supporter Program.
- Round Valley Boat Launch Map
- Wildlife Habitat Supporter Program
- Wildlife Management Area Maps
- WMA Regulations
WMAs are patrolled by NJDEP Fish & Wildlife Conservation Police Officers to ensure public safety. Visitors who see violations while at a WMA are asked to call the 24-hour DEP hotline at 877-WARN-DEP (877-927-6337).
