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Lake Lefferts Fishing Spot

Fishing pier · Matawan, New Jersey

Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 77°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 77°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 77°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 77°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. NOAA buoy SDHN4, as of Aug 21, 10:18 PM UTC
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Water temp
77°F
25°C

No official beach-advisory feed for New Jersey yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live data from NOAA buoy SDHN4 (12.3 mi away), as of Aug 21, 10:18 PM UTC.

Weather at Lake Lefferts Fishing Spot

H: 79° L: 65°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
75°
|
Feels like 77°
Precipitation
84%
Humidity
75%
Wind
7 mph
UV Index
0.1
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Patchy rain nearby
65°
3 AM
Patchy rain nearby
65°
6 AM
Patchy rain nearby
65°
9 AM
Cloudy
67°
12 PM
Partly Cloudy
73°
3 PM
Cloudy
77°
6 PM
Overcast
77°
9 PM
Light drizzle
72°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Lake Lefferts Fishing Spot?
Lake Lefferts Fishing Spot is a fishing pier in Matawan, New Jersey.
What is the water temperature at Lake Lefferts Fishing Spot?
As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Lake Lefferts Fishing Spot in Matawan, New Jersey is 77°F (25°C), measured by NOAA buoy SDHN4, 12.3 miles away.
Can you swim at Lake Lefferts Fishing Spot?
Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 77°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 21, 2026.
How is Lake Lefferts Fishing Spot rated?
Lake Lefferts Fishing Spot in Matawan, New Jersey has an average visitor rating of 4.3 out of 5, based on 70 reviews.

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Lake Lefferts Dam, Matawan, NJ 07747

Matawan, New Jersey 07747

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