Passaic River Indian Fishing Weir Visible From Fair Lawn Ave. Bridge

FAIR LAWN, N.J. — The lack of rain this summer has exposed a piece of history of the Passaic River as it flows through Fair Lawn.

Low levels of the Passaic River reveal an ancient Leni Lenape Indian fishing weir.
Photo Credit: *Rebecca Abma*

Robert Mikulak

08/31/2015 10:00 a.m.

The low water level made visible a dam 100 yards wide that crosses the river near the Fair Lawn Avenue bridge, a structure thought to be a fishing weir built by native people before the arrival of European colonists.

The V-shaped structure was used to channel fish through a narrow opening, making them easier to catch.

CLICK HERE for a video about the historic site.

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