Fishing conditions for Lake Mercer, NJ
Biting score
The best time for fishing is all day long
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Now, July 25
2:10 PM
humidity
27%uv index
0lowcloud cover
4%visibility
24kmmoon rise
17:00AMmoon
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Lake Mercer, NJ Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Lake Mercer, NJ, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Today (11 PM peak), Thursday (2 AM peak), and Wednesday (2 AM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Lake Mercer, NJ.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 82°F (28°C) . Sunrise today: 05:49 AM, sunset: 08:21 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is clear.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 8.5 mph (3.8 m/s), with gusts reaching 12.8 mph (5.7 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30.03 inHg (763 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 5:00 PM and moonset at 1:08 AM.
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Lake Mercer, NJ Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Lake Mercer, NJ, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Today (11 PM peak), Thursday (2 AM peak), and Wednesday (2 AM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Lake Mercer, NJ.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 82°F (28°C) . Sunrise today: 05:49 AM, sunset: 08:21 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is clear.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 8.5 mph (3.8 m/s), with gusts reaching 12.8 mph (5.7 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30.03 inHg (763 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 5:00 PM and moonset at 1:08 AM.
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WAWindy AI 08 July 2026Lake Mercer in Mercer County, New Jersey, within Mercer County Park, is a productive freshwater fishing lake supporting largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, and northern pike. Spot Features: Lake Mercer in Mercer County, New Jersey, is a 325-acre impoundment within Mercer County Park, with excellent largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, and northern pike fishing accessible from the county park boat launches. Seasonality: Largemouth bass and smallmouth bass are the primary targets in Lake Mercer in Mercer County, New Jersey, year-round, with bass most active in spring (March-May) and fall. Chain pickerel are year-round predators. Northern pike are year-round in the deeper areas. Largemouth bass and smallmouth bass are the primary sport fish.