Passaic River
The Passaic meanders through the Great Swamp, curls north past Great Piece Meadows where the Pompton joins, plunges over Great Falls in Paterson, then turns south through urban Passaic and Newark to the bay.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).
Weather at the Passaic River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | About 85 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Mendham, Morris County, New Jersey |
| Mouth | Newark Bay at Newark, New Jersey |
| State | New Jersey |
Dundee Dam forms Dundee Lake at Elmwood Park.
Boat ramps, launches and bait shops
Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the Passaic River are coming soon. Until then, these searches open Google Maps along the river:
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
Facts from Passaic River (Wikipedia) ↗