Fishing in Watchung, NJ

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

Anglers in Watchung , NJ recommend these top fishing spots: Passaic River , Raritan Bay , Delaware and Raritan Canal , Orange Reservoir , Rahway River .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Watchung?

Most commonly caught species around Watchung , NJ : Largemouth bass - 72,338 reported catches Bluegill - 15,782 reported catches Black crappie - 8,181 reported catches Striped bass - 7,663 reported catches Chain pickerel - 6,969 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Watchung fishing reports?

The latest Watchung , NJ fishing reports are: @LacrosseDawg2 reported a nice Redbreast sunfish at Hohokus Brook . @Dzhhss reported a nice Largemouth bass at Shadow Lake . @matthew-saleh reported a nice Spot croaker at Raritan Bay . @matthew-saleh reported a nice Spot croaker at Raritan Bay . @LacrosseDawg2 reported a nice Creek chub at Hohokus Brook . .

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

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Top fish species in Watchung

Latest Watchung fishing reports

Redbreast sunfish

Hohokus Brook

5 in · 2 oz

Largemouth bass

Shadow Lake

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Spot croaker

Raritan Bay

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Spot croaker

Raritan Bay

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Creek chub

Hohokus Brook

7 in · 2 oz

Largemouth bass

Duhernal Lake

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Largemouth bass

Fairlawn Avenue Pond

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Smallmouth bass

Lake Hopatcong

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Channel catfish

Echo Lake

24 in · 8 lb

Bluegill

White Oak Park Pond

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Fishing regulations in Watchung

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40°38′35.2″N 74°26′20.8″W

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FAQ about Watchung fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Watchung, New Jersey?

Anglers in Watchung, NJ recommend these top fishing spots: Passaic River, Raritan Bay, Delaware and Raritan Canal, Orange Reservoir, and Rahway River.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Watchung?

Most commonly caught species around Watchung, NJ:

Largemouth bass - 72,338 reported catches
Bluegill - 15,782 reported catches
Black crappie - 8,181 reported catches
Striped bass - 7,663 reported catches
Chain pickerel - 6,969 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Watchung fishing reports?

The latest Watchung, NJ fishing reports are:

@LacrosseDawg2 reported a nice Redbreast sunfish at Hohokus Brook.
@Dzhhss reported a nice Largemouth bass at Shadow Lake.
@matthew-saleh reported a nice Spot croaker at Raritan Bay.
@matthew-saleh reported a nice Spot croaker at Raritan Bay.
@LacrosseDawg2 reported a nice Creek chub at Hohokus Brook.

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

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