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Cedar Brook Lake

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New Jersey, United States

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Black crappie

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Largemouth bass

18 in · 3 lb

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Channel catfish

29 in · 9 lb 8 oz

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Cedar Brook Lake is a lake located in Union County, New Jersey, United States. It is also intersecting with Middlesex County, New Jersey. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Black bullhead, and Bluegill.

Location

40°36′0.4″N 74°24′31.1″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Cedar Brook Lake?

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Fishing regulations at Cedar Brook Lake, 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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1.1 miles away

South Plainfield

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North Plainfield

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Watchung

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Metuchen

4.7 miles away

Piscataway

4.7 miles away

Edison

4.9 miles away

Colonia

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Westfield

4.9 miles away

Middlesex

5.2 miles away

Clark

5.2 miles away

Iselin

5.2 miles away

Berkeley Heights

5.3 miles away

Menlo Park Terrace

5.5 miles away

Garwood

5.7 miles away

Warren

6.0 miles away

Mountainside

6.1 miles away

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6.7 miles away

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Stirling

7.0 miles away

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FAQ about Cedar Brook Lake fishing

📍 Where is Cedar Brook Lake located?
Cedar Brook Lake is a lake located in Union County, New Jersey, United States. It is also intersecting with Middlesex County, New Jersey. Its coordinates are:
40°36′0.4″N 74°24′31.1″W
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🎣 Where on Cedar Brook Lake is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Cedar Brook Lake 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 Cedar Brook Lake?
The most common species in Cedar Brook Lake are:
📢 What are the latest Cedar Brook Lake fishing reports?
The latest Cedar Brook Lake fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at Cedar Brook Lake right now?
According to fishing regulations at Cedar Brook Lake, 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 Cedar Brook Lake?

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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