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Swamp darter

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Giant sea catfish

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Giant sea catfish

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Bluespotted sunfish

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Blackbanded sunfish

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Chain pickerel

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General info

West Branch Wading River is a stream located in Burlington County, New Jersey, United States. It is most popular for fishing Chain pickerel, Bluegill, and Largemouth bass.

Location

39°44′42.9″N 74°32′58″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on West Branch Wading River?

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Fishing regulations at West Branch Wading 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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Elwood

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Port Republic

15.1 miles away

Mystic Island

15.2 miles away

Germania

16.5 miles away

Chesilhurst

17.5 miles away

Cologne

17.7 miles away

Stockton University

17.7 miles away

Smithville

17.8 miles away

Galloway

17.9 miles away

Leeds Point

18.5 miles away

Folsom

18.8 miles away

Winslow

19.0 miles away

Pomona

19.1 miles away

Oceanville

19.1 miles away

Collings Lakes

20.5 miles away

Newtonville

20.6 miles away

McKee City

21.2 miles away

Absecon Highlands

21.4 miles away

Mays Landing

22.1 miles away

Mizpah

23.9 miles away

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FAQ about West Branch Wading River fishing

📍 Where is the West Branch Wading River located?
the West Branch Wading River is a stream located in Burlington County, New Jersey, United States. Its coordinates are:
39°44′42.9″N 74°32′58″W
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🎣 Where on the West Branch Wading River is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the West Branch Wading 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 West Branch Wading River?
The most common species in the West Branch Wading River are:
📢 What are the latest West Branch Wading River fishing reports?
The latest West Branch Wading River fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at the West Branch Wading River right now?
According to fishing regulations at the West Branch Wading 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 West Branch Wading 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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