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Fishing in Highlands, NJ

New Jersey, United States

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Top fish species in Highlands

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Striped bass
Striped bass
Bluegill
Bluegill
Summer flounder
Summer flounder
Bluefish
Bluefish

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Raritan Bay

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Raritan Bay

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Raritan Bay

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Largemouth bass

Bowne Park

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Largemouth bass

Bowne Park

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Largemouth bass

Bowne Park

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Flathead catfish

Hurleys Pond

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Brown trout

Spring Lake

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Largemouth bass

Prospect Park Lake

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Green sunfish

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About Highlands fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Highlands, New Jersey. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 39,152 catches for Largemouth bass, 11,665 catches for Striped bass, and 9,231 catches for Bluegill.

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Fishing regulations in Highlands

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40°24′13″N 73°59′23.3″W
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FAQ about Highlands fishing

Anglers in Highlands, NJ recommend these top fishing spots: Raritan Bay, Monmouth County Coast, Jamaica Bay, Sandy Hook Beach, and Town of Hempstead Coast.
Most commonly caught species around Highlands, NJ:
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The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Highlands, NJ was a 13 ft caught by Fishbrain user @ExpertFishing at Hempstead Lake on August 9, 2020.
The biggest Striped bass (by length) reported in Highlands, NJ was a 13 ft caught by Fishbrain user @NightShifter at Timber Swamp Brook on July 24, 2019.
The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Highlands, NJ was a 8 ft / 50 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @tommybecker at Lake Lefferts on November 23, 2022.

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