🐟 What fish can you catch in Avenel?

Most commonly caught species around Avenel , NJ : Largemouth bass - 54,670 reported catches Bluegill - 9,719 reported catches Striped bass - 9,375 reported catches Black crappie - 5,797 reported catches Chain pickerel - 4,449 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Avenel fishing reports?

The latest Avenel , NJ fishing reports are: @woodrowtucker reported a nice Black crappie at Orange Reservoir . @randyalmonds reported a nice Largemouth bass at Egbert lake . @Gottafish50 reported a nice Striped bass at Harlem River . @thombegoss reported a nice Rainbow trout at Rockaway River . @thombegoss reported a nice Rainbow trout at Rockaway River . .

Fishing in Avenel, NJ

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Avenel, New Jersey?

Anglers in Avenel , NJ recommend these top fishing spots: Raritan Bay , Upper Bay , Raritan River , Rahway River , Sandy Hook Bay .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Avenel?

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Top fish species in Avenel

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Black crappie

Orange Reservoir

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Largemouth bass

Egbert lake

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Striped bass

Harlem River

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Rainbow trout

Rockaway River

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Rainbow trout

Rockaway River

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Rainbow trout

Rockaway River

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Rainbow trout

Rockaway River

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Rainbow trout

Rockaway River

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Rainbow trout

Rockaway River

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Striped bass

30 in · 8 lb

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Fishing regulations in Avenel

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Fishing regulations in New Jersey can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of May 1, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Avenel fishing

Anglers in Avenel, NJ recommend these top fishing spots: Raritan Bay, Upper Bay, Raritan River, Rahway River, and Sandy Hook Bay.

Most commonly caught species around Avenel, NJ:

Largemouth bass - 54,670 reported catches
Bluegill - 9,719 reported catches
Striped bass - 9,375 reported catches
Black crappie - 5,797 reported catches
Chain pickerel - 4,449 reported catches

The latest Avenel, NJ fishing reports are:

@woodrowtucker reported a nice Black crappie at Orange Reservoir.
@randyalmonds reported a nice Largemouth bass at Egbert lake.
@Gottafish50 reported a nice Striped bass at Harlem River.
@thombegoss reported a nice Rainbow trout at Rockaway River.
@thombegoss reported a nice Rainbow trout at Rockaway River.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Avenel, NJ. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: