🐟 What fish can you catch in Rockaway?

Most commonly caught species around Rockaway , NJ : Largemouth bass - 55,991 reported catches Bluegill - 9,742 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 6,031 reported catches Black crappie - 5,653 reported catches Rainbow trout - 5,566 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Rockaway fishing reports?

The latest Rockaway , NJ fishing reports are: @CrankBaitDan reported a nice Black crappie at Orange Reservoir . @HighTideCo reported a nice Walleye at Lake Hopatcong . @dymmijig reported a nice Largemouth bass at Round Valley Reservoir . @dymmijig reported a nice Yellow perch at Round Valley Reservoir . @nj_angler_kjb reported a nice Largemouth bass . .

Fishing in Rockaway, NJ

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

Anglers in Rockaway , NJ recommend these top fishing spots: Passaic River , Lake Hopatcong , Musconetcong River , Rahway River , South Branch Raritan River .

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

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New Jersey, United States

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Top fish species in Rockaway

Latest Rockaway fishing reports

Black crappie

Orange Reservoir

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Walleye

Lake Hopatcong

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Largemouth bass

Round Valley Reservoir

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Yellow perch

Round Valley Reservoir

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Largemouth bass

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White crappie

Rahway River East Branch

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Fishing regulations in Rockaway

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 Rockaway fishing

Anglers in Rockaway, NJ recommend these top fishing spots: Passaic River, Lake Hopatcong, Musconetcong River, Rahway River, and South Branch Raritan River.

Most commonly caught species around Rockaway, NJ:

Largemouth bass - 55,991 reported catches
Bluegill - 9,742 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 6,031 reported catches
Black crappie - 5,653 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 5,566 reported catches

The latest Rockaway, NJ fishing reports are:

@CrankBaitDan reported a nice Black crappie at Orange Reservoir.
@HighTideCo reported a nice Walleye at Lake Hopatcong.
@dymmijig reported a nice Largemouth bass at Round Valley Reservoir.
@dymmijig reported a nice Yellow perch at Round Valley Reservoir.
@nj_angler_kjb reported a nice Largemouth bass.

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