🐟 What fish can you catch in Morristown?

Most commonly caught species around Morristown , NJ : Largemouth bass - 56,509 reported catches Bluegill - 9,251 reported catches Black crappie - 6,025 reported catches Chain pickerel - 5,612 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 5,343 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Morristown fishing reports?

The latest Morristown , NJ fishing reports are: @Fishmastergeneral10 reported a nice White sucker at Saddle River . @Lukemazzilli21 reported a nice Mirror carp at White Meadow Lake . @jessewermert reported a nice Largemouth bass at Oradell Reservoir . @Timmyfarley reported a nice Black crappie at Lake Hopatcong . @Timmyfarley reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Hopatcong . .

Fishing in Morristown, NJ

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

Anglers in Morristown , NJ recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Hopatcong , Rahway River , Orange Reservoir , Verona Lake , Shongum Lake .

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

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Top fish species in Morristown

Latest Morristown fishing reports

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White sucker

Saddle River

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Mirror carp

White Meadow Lake

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Largemouth bass

Oradell Reservoir

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Black crappie

Lake Hopatcong

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Largemouth bass

Lake Hopatcong

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Striped bass

Harlem River

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Mirror carp

White Meadow Lake

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Largemouth bass

Green Pond

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Chain pickerel

Monksville Reservoir

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Largemouth bass

Prospect Park Lake

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Fishing regulations in Morristown

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 5, 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 Morristown fishing

Anglers in Morristown, NJ recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Hopatcong, Rahway River, Orange Reservoir, Verona Lake, and Shongum Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Morristown, NJ:

Largemouth bass - 56,509 reported catches
Bluegill - 9,251 reported catches
Black crappie - 6,025 reported catches
Chain pickerel - 5,612 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 5,343 reported catches

The latest Morristown, NJ fishing reports are:

@Fishmastergeneral10 reported a nice White sucker at Saddle River.
@Lukemazzilli21 reported a nice Mirror carp at White Meadow Lake.
@jessewermert reported a nice Largemouth bass at Oradell Reservoir.
@Timmyfarley reported a nice Black crappie at Lake Hopatcong.
@Timmyfarley reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Hopatcong.

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