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Samuel Nelkin County Park

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New Jersey, United States

4.1·195 catches

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Largemouth bass

13 in · 2 lb

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White perch

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Common carp

16 in · 2 lb 6 oz

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Common carp

17 in · 2 lb

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Common carp

18 in · 2 lb 2 oz

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Bluegill

3 in · 1 oz

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General info

Samuel Nelkin County Park is a lake located in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. It is most popular for fishing Common carp, Bluegill, and Largemouth bass.

Location

40°50′57.9″N 74°06′28.4″W
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Fishing regulations at Samuel Nelkin County Park, NJ

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 Samuel Nelkin County Park fishing

📍 Where is Samuel Nelkin County Park located?
Samuel Nelkin County Park is a lake located in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. Its coordinates are:
40°50′57.9″N 74°06′28.4″W
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🎣 Where on Samuel Nelkin County Park is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Samuel Nelkin County Park by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in Samuel Nelkin County Park?
The most common species in Samuel Nelkin County Park are:
  • Common carp - 32 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Bluegill - 15 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Largemouth bass - 13 members reported to have caught this fish
📢 What are the latest Samuel Nelkin County Park fishing reports?
The latest Samuel Nelkin County Park fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at Samuel Nelkin County Park right now?
According to fishing regulations at Samuel Nelkin County Park, some of the species in season this June include: Summer flounder, Black sea bass, Atlantic bluefin tuna, Scup, and Winter flounder. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Samuel Nelkin County Park?

Fishing in New Jersey requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Options include resident and non-resident, annual and short-term, purchasable online or at licensed agents.

In New Jersey, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16 or residents 70 and older. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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