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Lake Manalapan

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

New Jersey, United States

3.9·897 catches

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Lake Manalapan fishing reports

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Channel catfish

16 in · 2 lb

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Black crappie

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Pumpkinseed

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Largemouth bass

17 in · 3 lb

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Bluegill

4 in · 2 oz

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General info

Lake Manalapan is a lake located in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Black crappie, and Bluegill.

Location

40°20′37.5″N 74°25′57.8″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Lake Manalapan?

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Fishing regulations at Lake Manalapan, 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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Reviews of Lake Manalapan

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7.7 miles away

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7.8 miles away

Plainsboro

8.2 miles away

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9.0 miles away

Marlboro

9.3 miles away

New Brunswick

9.9 miles away

Sayreville

10.2 miles away

West Freehold

10.6 miles away

Highland Park

10.8 miles away

West Windsor

10.9 miles away

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10.9 miles away

Franklin

11.1 miles away

Robbinsville

11.8 miles away

Aberdeen

12.0 miles away

Princeton

12.5 miles away

Hamilton Square

14.2 miles away

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FAQ about Lake Manalapan fishing

Lake Manalapan is a lake located in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. Its coordinates are:
40°20′37.5″N 74°25′57.8″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Lake Manalapan 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.
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