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Fishing in Hillside, NJ

New Jersey, United States

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Top fish species in Hillside

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Largemouth bass

Baisley Pond

19 in · 3 lb

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Largemouth bass

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Striped bass

Jamaica Bay

41 in · 20 lb

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Black bullhead

Grover Cleveland Pond

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Black bullhead

Herricks Pond

14 in · 2 lb

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Common carp

The Lake

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Channel catfish

Kennedy Park Ponds

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Mirror carp

White Meadow Lake

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American gizzard shad

Hudson River

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American gizzard shad

Hudson River

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About Hillside fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Hillside, New Jersey. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 55,964 catches for Largemouth bass, 9,553 catches for Bluegill, and 9,543 catches for Striped bass.

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Fishing regulations in Hillside

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 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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Anglers in Hillside, NJ recommend these top fishing spots: Passaic River, Upper Bay, Rahway River, Orange Reservoir, and Verona Lake.
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