🐟 What fish can you catch in Hawthorne?

Most commonly caught species around Hawthorne , NJ : Largemouth bass - 56,570 reported catches Bluegill - 9,189 reported catches Striped bass - 6,932 reported catches Black crappie - 5,744 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 4,565 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Hawthorne fishing reports?

The latest Hawthorne , NJ fishing reports are: @DenvilleFly reported a nice Rainbow trout at Rockaway River . @ccharrison reported a nice Largemouth bass at Prospect Park Lake . @jerrygarcia8125 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Main Memorial Park . @charliecheatham reported a nice Bluegill at Herricks Pond . @ccharrison reported a nice Black crappie at Prospect Park Lake . .

Fishing in Hawthorne, NJ

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

Anglers in Hawthorne , NJ recommend these top fishing spots: Passaic River , Hartung Lake , Ramapo River , Verona Lake , Harlem Meer .

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

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Top fish species in Hawthorne

Latest Hawthorne fishing reports

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Rainbow trout

Rockaway River

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Largemouth bass

Prospect Park Lake

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Largemouth bass

Main Memorial Park

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Bluegill

Herricks Pond

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Black crappie

Prospect Park Lake

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Largemouth bass

Lake Surprise

10 in · 1 lb

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Largemouth bass

Lewis Brook

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Bluegill

Herricks Pond

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Black bullhead

Glen Rock Duck Pond

14 in · 2 lb

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Rock bass

Lewis Brook

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Fishing regulations in Hawthorne

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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 4, 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 Hawthorne fishing

Anglers in Hawthorne, NJ recommend these top fishing spots: Passaic River, Hartung Lake, Ramapo River, Verona Lake, and Harlem Meer.

Most commonly caught species around Hawthorne, NJ:

Largemouth bass - 56,570 reported catches
Bluegill - 9,189 reported catches
Striped bass - 6,932 reported catches
Black crappie - 5,744 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 4,565 reported catches

The latest Hawthorne, NJ fishing reports are:

@DenvilleFly reported a nice Rainbow trout at Rockaway River.
@ccharrison reported a nice Largemouth bass at Prospect Park Lake.
@jerrygarcia8125 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Main Memorial Park.
@charliecheatham reported a nice Bluegill at Herricks Pond.
@ccharrison reported a nice Black crappie at Prospect Park Lake.

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