🐟 What fish can you catch in Rockaway?

Most commonly caught species around Rockaway , NJ : Largemouth bass - 49,458 reported catches Bluegill - 7,659 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 5,546 reported catches Rainbow trout - 5,226 reported catches Black crappie - 5,108 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Rockaway fishing reports?

The latest Rockaway , NJ fishing reports are: @TedEnright reported a nice Black bullhead at Grover Cleveland Pond . @Noahchito reported a nice Common carp at The Lake . @Ryan0624 reported a nice Mirror carp at White Meadow Lake . @HudsonRudson reported a nice Bluegill at Grover Cleveland Pond . @Ryan0624 reported a nice Black bullhead at White Meadow Lake . .

Fishing in Rockaway, NJ

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

Anglers in Rockaway , NJ recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Hopatcong , Shongum Lake , Bee Meadow Pond , Pompton Lake , Splitrock Reservoir .

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

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Black bullhead

Grover Cleveland Pond

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Common carp

The Lake

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Mirror carp

White Meadow Lake

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Bluegill

Grover Cleveland Pond

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Black bullhead

White Meadow Lake

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Rainbow trout

Musconetcong River

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Rainbow trout

Musconetcong River

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Common carp

The Lake

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Redbreast sunfish

Musconetcong River

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Rock bass

Musconetcong River

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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.

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 Rockaway fishing

Anglers in Rockaway, NJ recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Hopatcong, Shongum Lake, Bee Meadow Pond, Pompton Lake, and Splitrock Reservoir.

Most commonly caught species around Rockaway, NJ:

Largemouth bass - 49,458 reported catches
Bluegill - 7,659 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 5,546 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 5,226 reported catches
Black crappie - 5,108 reported catches

The latest Rockaway, NJ fishing reports are:

@TedEnright reported a nice Black bullhead at Grover Cleveland Pond.
@Noahchito reported a nice Common carp at The Lake.
@Ryan0624 reported a nice Mirror carp at White Meadow Lake.
@HudsonRudson reported a nice Bluegill at Grover Cleveland Pond.
@Ryan0624 reported a nice Black bullhead at White Meadow Lake.

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: