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Fishing in Clifton, NJ

New Jersey, United States

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Want trophy-size catches? These Clifton spots deliver

Top fish species in Clifton

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Bluegill
Bluegill
Striped bass
Striped bass
Black crappie
Black crappie
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass

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Northern pike

Passaic River

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Black crappie

Prospect Park Lake

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Black crappie

Prospect Park Lake

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Black crappie

Prospect Park Lake

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Black crappie

Prospect Park Lake

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Striped bass

Gravesend Bay

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Striped bass

WNYC Transmitter Park Fishing Pier

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Striped bass

WNYC Transmitter Park Fishing Pier

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Striped bass

WNYC Transmitter Park Fishing Pier

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Black crappie

Orange Reservoir

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About Clifton fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Clifton, New Jersey. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 64,238 catches for Largemouth bass, 11,930 catches for Bluegill, and 10,315 catches for Striped bass.

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Fishing regulations in Clifton

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

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.

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FAQ about Clifton fishing

Anglers in Clifton, NJ recommend these top fishing spots: Hudson River, Passaic River, Upper Bay, Hartung Lake, and Rahway River.
Most commonly caught species around Clifton, NJ:
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