🐟 What fish can you catch in Highland Park?

Most commonly caught species around Highland Park , NJ : Largemouth bass - 51,470 reported catches Bluegill - 8,633 reported catches Striped bass - 7,331 reported catches Black crappie - 5,412 reported catches Chain pickerel - 4,647 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Highland Park fishing reports?

The latest Highland Park , NJ fishing reports are: @peter.blagden reported a nice Rainbow trout at Rahway River . @jakobbortner reported a nice Bluegill at Delaware and Raritan Canal . @JoeyBass42 reported a nice Yellow bullhead at Spring Lake . @JoeyBass42 reported a nice Yellow bullhead at Spring Lake . @AaronH26 reported a nice Rainbow trout . .

Fishing in Highland Park, NJ

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Highland Park, New Jersey?

Anglers in Highland Park , NJ recommend these top fishing spots: Delaware and Raritan Canal , Raritan River , Lake Carnegie , Spring Lake , Lake Lefferts .

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

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Top fish species in Highland Park

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Rainbow trout

Rahway River

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Bluegill

Delaware and Raritan Canal

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Yellow bullhead

Spring Lake

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Yellow bullhead

Spring Lake

12 in · 1 lb

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Rainbow trout

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Rainbow trout

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Rainbow trout

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Largemouth bass

Islington Pond

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Black bullhead

Islington Pond

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Fishing regulations in Highland Park

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 24, 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 Highland Park fishing

Anglers in Highland Park, NJ recommend these top fishing spots: Delaware and Raritan Canal, Raritan River, Lake Carnegie, Spring Lake, and Lake Lefferts.

Most commonly caught species around Highland Park, NJ:

Largemouth bass - 51,470 reported catches
Bluegill - 8,633 reported catches
Striped bass - 7,331 reported catches
Black crappie - 5,412 reported catches
Chain pickerel - 4,647 reported catches

The latest Highland Park, NJ fishing reports are:

@peter.blagden reported a nice Rainbow trout at Rahway River.
@jakobbortner reported a nice Bluegill at Delaware and Raritan Canal.
@JoeyBass42 reported a nice Yellow bullhead at Spring Lake.
@JoeyBass42 reported a nice Yellow bullhead at Spring Lake.
@AaronH26 reported a nice Rainbow trout.

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