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Lake Tilcon (Tilcon Lake)
Kinney Road (off Waterloo Road), Allamuchy Township, NJ 07820
Max Depth: 41-50ft/12-15m
Average Viz: 16-20ft/5-6m
Entry Type: Shore
Bottom Composition: Clay/Muck
Aquatic Life: Might See Something
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Spring: 56-60°F/13-16°C
Summer: 71-75°F/22-24°C
Fall: 66-70°F/19-21°C
Winter: Under 50°F/10°C
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Site is an old flooded sand and gravel quarry as several storms dumped large amounts of rain in northern NJ (Floyd, Irene, Sandy just to name a few) causing the Musconetcong River to spilll it’s banks, forming what is today Lake Tilcon. Water has nice visibility, it is one of three lakes that the state stocks landlocked salmon in (Aeroflex and Wawayanda being the other two). There are some structure underwater, large boulders, piping from the old quarry, and we did find an old wooden cart out there today. To access the lake, park at the gate on Kinney Road (just past the bridge) and follow the paved road to the lake. When you initially see the lake, it is the spot where paddlers launch their watercraft. Hang a left and on the path about 300 feet or so there will be another access point through the bushes for a nice sandy entry.