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Fishing in Madison, NJ

New Jersey, United States

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Top fish species in Madison

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Rock bass

Sixmile Run

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Chain pickerel

Kearfott Lake (North Twin Lake)

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Largemouth bass

Walrus Pond

13 in · 1 lb

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Largemouth bass

Walrus Pond

12 in · 1 lb

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Largemouth bass

Holmdel County Park Pond

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Largemouth bass

Prospect Park Lake

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Largemouth bass

Schlegel Lake

21 in · 5 lb

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Largemouth bass

Schlegel Lake

21 in · 5 lb

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Largemouth bass

Holmdel County Park Pond

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Black bullhead

Prospect Park Lake

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About Madison fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Madison, New Jersey. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 57,055 catches for Largemouth bass, 9,516 catches for Bluegill, and 6,639 catches for Striped bass.

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Fishing regulations in Madison

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 3, 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 Madison, NJ recommend these top fishing spots: Rahway River, Orange Reservoir, Verona Lake, Shongum Lake, and Bee Meadow Pond.
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