🐟 What fish can you catch in Hopatcong?

Most commonly caught species around Hopatcong , NJ : Largemouth bass - 44,450 reported catches Bluegill - 6,420 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 5,746 reported catches Rainbow trout - 5,496 reported catches Chain pickerel - 5,210 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Hopatcong fishing reports?

The latest Hopatcong , NJ fishing reports are: @jopo9693 reported a nice White perch at Orange Reservoir . @DenvilleFly reported a nice Rainbow trout at Rockaway River . @juliolibrado reported a nice Rainbow trout at Barbour Pond . @jerrygarcia8125 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Main Memorial Park . @dylanrichtmyer reported a nice Black crappie at New Market Pond . .

Fishing in Hopatcong, NJ

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

Anglers in Hopatcong , NJ recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Hopatcong , Shongum Lake , Splitrock Reservoir , Rockaway River , Lake Tranquility .

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

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Top fish species in Hopatcong

Latest Hopatcong fishing reports

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White perch

Orange Reservoir

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Rainbow trout

Rockaway River

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Rainbow trout

Barbour Pond

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Largemouth bass

Main Memorial Park

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Black crappie

New Market Pond

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Largemouth bass

Lake Surprise

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Black bullhead

Glen Rock Duck Pond

14 in · 2 lb

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Largemouth bass

Mirror Lake

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Largemouth bass

Mirror Lake

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Green sunfish

Mirror Lake

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Fishing regulations in Hopatcong

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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 Hopatcong fishing

Anglers in Hopatcong, NJ recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Hopatcong, Shongum Lake, Splitrock Reservoir, Rockaway River, and Lake Tranquility.

Most commonly caught species around Hopatcong, NJ:

Largemouth bass - 44,450 reported catches
Bluegill - 6,420 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 5,746 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 5,496 reported catches
Chain pickerel - 5,210 reported catches

The latest Hopatcong, NJ fishing reports are:

@jopo9693 reported a nice White perch at Orange Reservoir.
@DenvilleFly reported a nice Rainbow trout at Rockaway River.
@juliolibrado reported a nice Rainbow trout at Barbour Pond.
@jerrygarcia8125 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Main Memorial Park.
@dylanrichtmyer reported a nice Black crappie at New Market Pond.

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