Fishing in Paterson, NJ

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

Anglers in Paterson , NJ recommend these top fishing spots: Hudson River , Passaic River , Orange Reservoir , Rahway River , Hartung Lake .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Paterson?

Most commonly caught species around Paterson , NJ : Largemouth bass - 68,038 reported catches Bluegill - 13,547 reported catches Striped bass - 9,390 reported catches Black crappie - 7,401 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 5,230 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Paterson fishing reports?

The latest Paterson , NJ fishing reports are: @ThePagnottalad reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Hopatcong . @pauldallara reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Henry . @Zhangat reported a nice Cunner at East River . @Btrane201 reported a nice Pumpkinseed at Ramapo Lake . .

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

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New Jersey, United States

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Top fish species in Paterson

Latest Paterson fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Lake Hopatcong

18 in · 4 lb

The Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lake Henry

19 in · 3 lb 6 oz

Cunner

East River

5 in · 2 oz

Pumpkinseed

Ramapo Lake

length · weight

Black bullhead

Milton Lake

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Largemouth bass

length · weight

Black bullhead

Milton Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lake Welch

15 in · 2 lb

Creek chub

Rahway River

5 in · 2 oz

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Fishing regulations in Paterson

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40°54′52.9″N 74°09′44.6″W

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FAQ about Paterson fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Paterson, New Jersey?

Anglers in Paterson, NJ recommend these top fishing spots: Hudson River, Passaic River, Orange Reservoir, Rahway River, and Hartung Lake.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Paterson?

Most commonly caught species around Paterson, NJ:

Largemouth bass - 68,038 reported catches
Bluegill - 13,547 reported catches
Striped bass - 9,390 reported catches
Black crappie - 7,401 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 5,230 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Paterson fishing reports?

The latest Paterson, NJ fishing reports are:

@ThePagnottalad reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Hopatcong.
@pauldallara reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Henry.
@Zhangat reported a nice Cunner at East River.
@Btrane201 reported a nice Pumpkinseed at Ramapo Lake.

📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Paterson?

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