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Big Sheepshead Creek

New Jersey, United States

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Oyster toadfish

6 in Β· 4 oz

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Striped bass

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Striped bass

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Black sea bass

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Summer flounder

20 in Β· 2 lb 3 oz

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Hound needlefish

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General info

Big Sheepshead Creek is a stream located in New Jersey, United States. It is most popular for fishing Striped bass, Black sea bass, and Bluefish.

Location

39Β°31β€²49.3β€³N 74Β°19β€²36.2β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Big Sheepshead Creek, 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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of April 29, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Big Sheepshead Creek fishing

the Big Sheepshead Creek is a stream located in New Jersey, United States. Its coordinates are:
39Β°31β€²49.3β€³N 74Β°19β€²36.2β€³W
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The most common species in the Big Sheepshead Creek are:
  • Striped bass - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Black sea bass - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Bluefish - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
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