🐟 What fish can you catch in Princeton?

Most commonly caught species around Princeton , NJ : Largemouth bass - 45,692 reported catches Bluegill - 7,512 reported catches Black crappie - 4,541 reported catches Rainbow trout - 3,961 reported catches Chain pickerel - 3,860 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Princeton fishing reports?

The latest Princeton , NJ fishing reports are: @ChowlikFishy reported a nice American eel at Delaware River . @jaxsen.reeves reported a nice Largemouth bass at Levittown Lake . @jameson.riley reported a nice Largemouth bass at Silver Lake . @blake.boss reported a nice Largemouth bass at Smithville Lake . @logankoop reported a nice Black crappie at Honey Lake . .

Fishing in Princeton, NJ

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

Anglers in Princeton , NJ recommend these top fishing spots: Delaware and Raritan Canal , Raritan River , Lake Carnegie , Assunpink Lake , Mercer County Lake .

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

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Top fish species in Princeton

Latest Princeton fishing reports

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American eel

Delaware River

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Largemouth bass

Levittown Lake

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Largemouth bass

Silver Lake

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Largemouth bass

Smithville Lake

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Black crappie

Honey Lake

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Largemouth bass

Levittown Lake

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Turkey Swamp County Park Pond

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Rainbow trout

Lake Caroline

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Largemouth bass

Roosevelt Park Lake

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Bluegill

Turkey Swamp County Park Pond

10 in · 1 lb

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Fishing regulations in Princeton

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 24, 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 Princeton fishing

Anglers in Princeton, NJ recommend these top fishing spots: Delaware and Raritan Canal, Raritan River, Lake Carnegie, Assunpink Lake, and Mercer County Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Princeton, NJ:

Largemouth bass - 45,692 reported catches
Bluegill - 7,512 reported catches
Black crappie - 4,541 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 3,961 reported catches
Chain pickerel - 3,860 reported catches

The latest Princeton, NJ fishing reports are:

@ChowlikFishy reported a nice American eel at Delaware River.
@jaxsen.reeves reported a nice Largemouth bass at Levittown Lake.
@jameson.riley reported a nice Largemouth bass at Silver Lake.
@blake.boss reported a nice Largemouth bass at Smithville Lake.
@logankoop reported a nice Black crappie at Honey Lake.

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