🐟 What fish can you catch in Paterson?

Most commonly caught species around Paterson , NJ : Largemouth bass - 64,826 reported catches Bluegill - 12,402 reported catches Striped bass - 9,132 reported catches Black crappie - 6,840 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 5,088 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Paterson fishing reports?

The latest Paterson , NJ fishing reports are: @aleksandar.todorovski reported a nice Northern pike at Passaic River . @LiamGian2000 reported a nice Koi x common carp . @jg84 reported a nice Brown bullhead at Cooper Pond . @whiteheadjason reported a nice Bluegill at Herricks Pond . @MichaelHolliday1568 reported a nice Bluegill at Herricks Pond . .

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 , Rahway River , Hartung Lake , Orange Reservoir .

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

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Top fish species in Paterson

Latest Paterson fishing reports

Northern pike

Passaic River

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Koi x common carp

32 in · 18 lb

Brown bullhead

Cooper Pond

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Bluegill

Herricks Pond

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Bluegill

Herricks Pond

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Northern pike

Passaic River

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Black crappie

Martling Lake

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Largemouth bass

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Bluegill

Herricks Pond

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Common carp

Herricks Pond

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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

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

Most commonly caught species around Paterson, NJ:

Largemouth bass - 64,826 reported catches
Bluegill - 12,402 reported catches
Striped bass - 9,132 reported catches
Black crappie - 6,840 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 5,088 reported catches

The latest Paterson, NJ fishing reports are:

@aleksandar.todorovski reported a nice Northern pike at Passaic River.
@LiamGian2000 reported a nice Koi x common carp.
@jg84 reported a nice Brown bullhead at Cooper Pond.
@whiteheadjason reported a nice Bluegill at Herricks Pond.
@MichaelHolliday1568 reported a nice Bluegill at Herricks Pond.

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: