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 , Rahway River , Musconetcong River , South Branch Raritan River .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Rockaway?

Most commonly caught species around Rockaway , NJ : Largemouth bass - 60,134 reported catches Bluegill - 10,784 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 6,336 reported catches Black crappie - 6,301 reported catches Rainbow trout - 6,246 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Rockaway fishing reports?

The latest Rockaway , NJ fishing reports are: @bensa reported a nice Bluegill at Mindowaskin Park . @Gavinsfishies reported a nice White perch at Lake Hopatcong . @ReelingWithDavis reported a nice Black crappie at Durham Pond . @NMaca reported a nice Yellow perch at Shongum Lake . @ReelingWithDavis reported a nice Bluegill at Durham Pond . .

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

Bluegill

Mindowaskin Park

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White perch

Lake Hopatcong

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Black crappie

Durham Pond

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Yellow perch

Shongum Lake

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Bluegill

Durham Pond

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Largemouth bass

Shongum Lake

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Largemouth bass

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Shortfin eel

Rahway River

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Black bullhead

Rahway River

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Black bullhead

Rahway River

11 in · 1 lb

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Fishing regulations in Rockaway

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40°57′36.7″N 74°29′55.7″W

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FAQ about Rockaway fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Rockaway, New Jersey?

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

🐟 What fish can you catch in Rockaway?

Most commonly caught species around Rockaway, NJ:

Largemouth bass - 60,134 reported catches
Bluegill - 10,784 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 6,336 reported catches
Black crappie - 6,301 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 6,246 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Rockaway fishing reports?

The latest Rockaway, NJ fishing reports are:

@bensa reported a nice Bluegill at Mindowaskin Park.
@Gavinsfishies reported a nice White perch at Lake Hopatcong.
@ReelingWithDavis reported a nice Black crappie at Durham Pond.
@NMaca reported a nice Yellow perch at Shongum Lake.
@ReelingWithDavis reported a nice Bluegill at Durham Pond.

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

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: