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Waretown Creek

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New Jersey, United States

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Chain pickerel

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General info

Waretown Creek is a stream located in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Bluegill, and Black crappie.

Location

39°47′17.8″N 74°14′2.5″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Waretown Creek?

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Fishing regulations at Waretown 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.

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Cities nearby

Waretown

2.2 miles away

Barnegat

2.7 miles away

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3.8 miles away

Ocean Acres

4.0 miles away

Lacey

4.9 miles away

Stafford

6.0 miles away

Manahawkin

6.6 miles away

Barnegat Light

7.0 miles away

Harvey Cedars

7.8 miles away

Beach Haven West

8.1 miles away

Berkeley

9.1 miles away

Surf City

9.2 miles away

Beachwood

9.8 miles away

Ship Bottom

10.2 miles away

Holiday Heights

10.5 miles away

South Toms River

10.7 miles away

Pine Beach

10.7 miles away

Ocean Gate

10.9 miles away

Holiday City South

11.4 miles away

Island Heights

11.6 miles away

Silver Ridge

12.0 miles away

Seaside Park

12.6 miles away

Seaside Heights

13.6 miles away

Dover Beaches South

14.0 miles away

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FAQ about Waretown Creek fishing

📍 Where is the Waretown Creek located?
the Waretown Creek is a stream located in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States. Its coordinates are:
39°47′17.8″N 74°14′2.5″W
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🎣 Where on the Waretown Creek is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Waretown Creek 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 Waretown Creek?
The most common species in the Waretown Creek are:
📢 What are the latest Waretown Creek fishing reports?
The latest Waretown Creek fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at the Waretown Creek right now?
According to fishing regulations at the Waretown Creek, 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 Waretown Creek?

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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