🐟 What fish can you catch in Newark?

Most commonly caught species around Newark , NJ : Largemouth bass - 54,555 reported catches Striped bass - 10,004 reported catches Bluegill - 9,374 reported catches Black crappie - 5,765 reported catches Chain pickerel - 4,580 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Newark fishing reports?

The latest Newark , NJ fishing reports are: @classicreplays reported a nice Golden shiner at Fairy Lake . @Cb_fishing reported a nice Black crappie at Prospect Park Lake . @arturogatti reported a nice Chain pickerel at Helmetta Pond . @OnlyBigFish reported a nice Largemouth bass at Wyckoff Lake . @Cb_fishing reported a nice Golden shiner at Prospect Park Lake . .

Fishing in Newark, NJ

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

Anglers in Newark , NJ recommend these top fishing spots: Prospect Park Lake , Passaic River , Upper Bay , Rahway River , Orange Reservoir .

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

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Top fish species in Newark

Latest Newark fishing reports

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Golden shiner

Fairy Lake

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Black crappie

Prospect Park Lake

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Chain pickerel

Helmetta Pond

18 in · 1 lb 5 oz

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2 hours ago

Largemouth bass

Wyckoff Lake

15 in · 1 lb 6 oz

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3 hours ago

Golden shiner

Prospect Park Lake

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2 hours ago

Largemouth bass

Wyckoff Lake

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Black crappie

Prospect Park Lake

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Striped bass

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Bluegill

Hillsborough Duck Pond

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Largemouth bass

Wyckoff Lake

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Fishing regulations in Newark

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 April 22, 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 Newark fishing

Anglers in Newark, NJ recommend these top fishing spots: Prospect Park Lake, Passaic River, Upper Bay, Rahway River, and Orange Reservoir.

Most commonly caught species around Newark, NJ:

Largemouth bass - 54,555 reported catches
Striped bass - 10,004 reported catches
Bluegill - 9,374 reported catches
Black crappie - 5,765 reported catches
Chain pickerel - 4,580 reported catches

The latest Newark, NJ fishing reports are:

@classicreplays reported a nice Golden shiner at Fairy Lake.
@Cb_fishing reported a nice Black crappie at Prospect Park Lake.
@arturogatti reported a nice Chain pickerel at Helmetta Pond.
@OnlyBigFish reported a nice Largemouth bass at Wyckoff Lake.
@Cb_fishing reported a nice Golden shiner at Prospect Park Lake.

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