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Fishing in New Jersey

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About New Jersey fishing

New Jersey offers both freshwater and saltwater fishing. Coastal waters provide striped bass, bluefish, and fluke, while inland lakes and rivers host bass, trout, and pickerel, making it versatile for all anglers.

New Jersey fishing license

New Jersey fishing licenses are required for anglers 16+. Options include resident and non-resident, annual and short-term, purchasable online or at licensed agents.

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Top fish species caught in New Jersey

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Biggest catches in New Jersey

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State records of caught fish in New Jersey

SpeciesWeightStriped bass78.5 lbsChannel catfish33.2 lbsLargemouth bass10.9 lbsBlack crappie4.5 lbsBluegill3 lbs

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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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White crappie

Rahway River East Branch

12 in · 1 lb 1 oz

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Rainbow trout

Sandyhill Brook

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Chain pickerel

Passaic River

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Largemouth bass

Passaic River

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Creek chub

Second River

10 in · 1 lb

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Brown bullhead

Rahway River

14 in · 1 lb 5 oz

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Fishing regulations in New Jersey

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 New Jersey fishing

Fishing regulations in New Jersey, United States vary by location and species, covering size limits, bag limits, and open seasons. To stay up to date and avoid guesswork, use the for the latest rules on every fish and body of water.
Anglers in New Jersey, United States most often target Bluegill, Largemouth bass, and Striped bass. For more detailed insights, the shows exactly which species are biting in each lake, river, and coastline.
Popular waters in New Jersey, United States include Passaic River, Lake Hopatcong, and Monmouth County Coast. With the , you can zoom in on any area to discover the best spots and see what other anglers are catching there.