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Third River

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New Jersey, United States

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Smallmouth bass

13 in · 1 lb

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Redbreast sunfish

8 in · 1 lb

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Redbreast sunfish

8 in · 1 lb

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Redbreast sunfish

10 in · 1 lb

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Redbreast sunfish

7 in · 5 oz

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General info

Third River is a stream located in Essex County, New Jersey, United States. It is also intersecting with Bergen County, New Jersey. It is most popular for fishing Redbreast sunfish, Largemouth bass, and White sucker.

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40°50′32.1″N 74°10′43.9″W
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Fishing regulations at Third River, 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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Cities nearby

Brookdale

0.5 miles away

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Little Falls

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3.4 miles away

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3.4 miles away

Woodland Park

3.4 miles away

Wallington

3.8 miles away

Watsessing

4.0 miles away

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4.1 miles away

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4.6 miles away

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4.8 miles away

Llewellyn Park

4.9 miles away

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FAQ about Third River fishing

📍 Where is the Third River located?
the Third River is a stream located in Essex County, New Jersey, United States. It is also intersecting with Bergen County, New Jersey. Its coordinates are:
40°50′32.1″N 74°10′43.9″W
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🎣 Where on the Third River is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Third River 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 the Third River?
The most common species in the Third River are:
📢 What are the latest Third River fishing reports?
The latest Third River fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at the Third River right now?
According to fishing regulations at the Third River, 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 the Third River?

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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