🐟 What fish can you catch in Montville?

Most commonly caught species around Montville , NJ : Largemouth bass - 56,065 reported catches Bluegill - 8,818 reported catches Black crappie - 5,858 reported catches Striped bass - 5,208 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 5,075 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Montville fishing reports?

The latest Montville , NJ fishing reports are: @AndyFeinmesser reported a nice Black bullhead at Orangetown Park . @jopo9693 reported a nice White perch at Orange Reservoir . @DenvilleFly reported a nice Rainbow trout at Rockaway River . @ccharrison reported a nice Largemouth bass at Prospect Park Lake . @juliolibrado reported a nice Rainbow trout at Barbour Pond . .

Fishing in Montville, NJ

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

Anglers in Montville , NJ recommend these top fishing spots: Passaic River , Hartung Lake , Orange Reservoir , Verona Lake , Shongum Lake .

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

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Top fish species in Montville

Latest Montville fishing reports

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Black bullhead

Orangetown Park

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White perch

Orange Reservoir

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Rainbow trout

Rockaway River

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Largemouth bass

Prospect Park Lake

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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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Black crappie

Prospect Park Lake

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Largemouth bass

Lake Surprise

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Largemouth bass

Lewis Brook

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Fishing regulations in Montville

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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FAQ about Montville fishing

Anglers in Montville, NJ recommend these top fishing spots: Passaic River, Hartung Lake, Orange Reservoir, Verona Lake, and Shongum Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Montville, NJ:

Largemouth bass - 56,065 reported catches
Bluegill - 8,818 reported catches
Black crappie - 5,858 reported catches
Striped bass - 5,208 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 5,075 reported catches

The latest Montville, NJ fishing reports are:

@AndyFeinmesser reported a nice Black bullhead at Orangetown Park.
@jopo9693 reported a nice White perch at Orange Reservoir.
@DenvilleFly reported a nice Rainbow trout at Rockaway River.
@ccharrison reported a nice Largemouth bass at Prospect Park Lake.
@juliolibrado reported a nice Rainbow trout at Barbour Pond.

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