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Fishing in Oakland, NJ

New Jersey, United States

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Want trophy-size catches? These Oakland spots deliver

Top fish species in Oakland

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Bluegill
Bluegill
Black crappie
Black crappie
Chain pickerel
Chain pickerel
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass

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Northern pike

Passaic River

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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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WNYC Transmitter Park Fishing Pier

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Black crappie

Orange Reservoir

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Walleye

Lake Hopatcong

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Striped bass

WNYC Transmitter Park Fishing Pier

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Black bullhead

Harlem Meer

15 in · 2 lb

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Largemouth bass

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White crappie

Rahway River East Branch

12 in · 1 lb 1 oz

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About Oakland fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Oakland, New Jersey. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 64,113 catches for Largemouth bass, 11,840 catches for Bluegill, and 6,408 catches for Black crappie.

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Fishing regulations in Oakland

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 Oakland fishing

Anglers in Oakland, NJ recommend these top fishing spots: Passaic River, Hartung Lake, Ramapo River, Hackensack River, and Pompton Lake.
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