🐟 What fish can you catch in Edison?

Most commonly caught species around Edison , NJ : Largemouth bass - 52,018 reported catches Bluegill - 9,049 reported catches Striped bass - 8,112 reported catches Black crappie - 5,442 reported catches Chain pickerel - 4,588 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Edison fishing reports?

The latest Edison , NJ fishing reports are: @j.fazio reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Lefferts . @classicreplays reported a nice Golden shiner at Fairy Lake . @a.fedorov reported a nice Hybrid striped bass at Spruce Run Reservoir . @a.fedorov reported a nice Hybrid striped bass at Spruce Run Reservoir . @a.fedorov reported a nice Hybrid striped bass at Spruce Run Reservoir . .

Fishing in Edison, NJ

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

Anglers in Edison , NJ recommend these top fishing spots: Raritan River , Rahway River , Spring Lake , Lake Lefferts , Milton Lake .

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

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Top fish species in Edison

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Largemouth bass

Lake Lefferts

17 in · 4 lb

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Golden shiner

Fairy Lake

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Hybrid striped bass

Spruce Run Reservoir

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Hybrid striped bass

Spruce Run Reservoir

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Hybrid striped bass

Spruce Run Reservoir

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Black crappie

Prospect Park Lake

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Chain pickerel

Helmetta Pond

18 in · 1 lb 5 oz

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Golden shiner

Prospect Park Lake

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Black crappie

Prospect Park Lake

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Bluegill

Hillsborough Duck Pond

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Fishing regulations in Edison

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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of April 22, 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 Edison fishing

Anglers in Edison, NJ recommend these top fishing spots: Raritan River, Rahway River, Spring Lake, Lake Lefferts, and Milton Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Edison, NJ:

Largemouth bass - 52,018 reported catches
Bluegill - 9,049 reported catches
Striped bass - 8,112 reported catches
Black crappie - 5,442 reported catches
Chain pickerel - 4,588 reported catches

The latest Edison, NJ fishing reports are:

@j.fazio reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Lefferts.
@classicreplays reported a nice Golden shiner at Fairy Lake.
@a.fedorov reported a nice Hybrid striped bass at Spruce Run Reservoir.
@a.fedorov reported a nice Hybrid striped bass at Spruce Run Reservoir.
@a.fedorov reported a nice Hybrid striped bass at Spruce Run Reservoir.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Edison, 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: