🐟 What fish can you catch in Ridgewood?

Most commonly caught species around Ridgewood , NJ : Largemouth bass - 54,746 reported catches Bluegill - 8,952 reported catches Striped bass - 6,771 reported catches Black crappie - 5,499 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 4,695 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Ridgewood fishing reports?

The latest Ridgewood , NJ fishing reports are: @DenvilleFly reported a nice Rainbow trout at Rockaway River . @ccharrison reported a nice Largemouth bass at Prospect Park Lake . @jerrygarcia8125 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Main Memorial Park . @charliecheatham reported a nice Bluegill at Herricks Pond . @ccharrison reported a nice Black crappie at Prospect Park Lake . .

Fishing in Ridgewood, NJ

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

Anglers in Ridgewood , NJ recommend these top fishing spots: Hartung Lake , Ramapo River , Verona Lake , Hudson River , Pompton Lake .

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

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New Jersey, United States

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Top fish species in Ridgewood

Latest Ridgewood fishing reports

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Rainbow trout

Rockaway River

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Largemouth bass

Prospect Park Lake

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Largemouth bass

Main Memorial Park

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Bluegill

Herricks Pond

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Black crappie

Prospect Park Lake

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Largemouth bass

Lake Surprise

10 in · 1 lb

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Largemouth bass

Lewis Brook

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Bluegill

Herricks Pond

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Black bullhead

Glen Rock Duck Pond

14 in · 2 lb

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Rock bass

Lewis Brook

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Fishing regulations in Ridgewood

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 May 4, 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 Ridgewood fishing

Anglers in Ridgewood, NJ recommend these top fishing spots: Hartung Lake, Ramapo River, Verona Lake, Hudson River, and Pompton Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Ridgewood, NJ:

Largemouth bass - 54,746 reported catches
Bluegill - 8,952 reported catches
Striped bass - 6,771 reported catches
Black crappie - 5,499 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 4,695 reported catches

The latest Ridgewood, NJ fishing reports are:

@DenvilleFly reported a nice Rainbow trout at Rockaway River.
@ccharrison reported a nice Largemouth bass at Prospect Park Lake.
@jerrygarcia8125 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Main Memorial Park.
@charliecheatham reported a nice Bluegill at Herricks Pond.
@ccharrison reported a nice Black crappie at Prospect Park Lake.

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