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Fishing in Jersey City, NJ

New Jersey, United States

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Want trophy-size catches? These Jersey City spots deliver

Top fish species in Jersey City

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Bluegill
Bluegill
Striped bass
Striped bass
Summer flounder
Summer flounder
Black crappie
Black crappie

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Tautog

Monmouth County Coast

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Northern pike

Passaic River

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Black crappie

Prospect Park Lake

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Black crappie

Prospect Park Lake

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Black crappie

Prospect Park Lake

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Black crappie

Prospect Park Lake

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Striped bass

Gravesend Bay

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Striped bass

WNYC Transmitter Park Fishing Pier

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Striped bass

WNYC Transmitter Park Fishing Pier

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Striped bass

WNYC Transmitter Park Fishing Pier

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About Jersey City fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Jersey City, New Jersey. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 59,126 catches for Largemouth bass, 12,254 catches for Bluegill, and 11,567 catches for Striped bass.

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Fishing regulations in Jersey City

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.

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FAQ about Jersey City fishing

Anglers in Jersey City, NJ recommend these top fishing spots: Hudson River, Prospect Park Lake, Passaic River, Raritan Bay, and Jamaica Bay.
Most commonly caught species around Jersey City, NJ:
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