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Lake Creighton

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New Jersey, United States

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Lake Creighton fishing reports

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Black crappie

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Black crappie

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Golden shiner

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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General info

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

Location

40°34′1.8″N 74°30′52.3″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Lake Creighton?

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Fishing regulations at Lake Creighton, 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

Middlesex

0.9 miles away

South Bound Brook

1.2 miles away

Bound Brook

1.2 miles away

Franklin Center

2.8 miles away

Piscataway

3.0 miles away

Dunellen

3.0 miles away

Finderne

3.2 miles away

Zarephath

3.8 miles away

Martinsville

4.0 miles away

Somerset

4.1 miles away

Manville

4.3 miles away

Weston

4.5 miles away

Warren

4.5 miles away

Middlebush

4.7 miles away

Somerville

5.0 miles away

Bridgewater

5.2 miles away

South Plainfield

5.2 miles away

North Plainfield

5.4 miles away

Clyde

5.5 miles away

East Franklin

5.6 miles away

Plainfield

6.2 miles away

Watchung

6.6 miles away

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FAQ about Lake Creighton fishing

📍 Where is Lake Creighton located?
Lake Creighton is a lake located in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. Its coordinates are:
40°34′1.8″N 74°30′52.3″W
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🎣 Where on Lake Creighton is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Lake Creighton 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 Lake Creighton?
The most common species in Lake Creighton are:
📢 What are the latest Lake Creighton fishing reports?
The latest Lake Creighton fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at Lake Creighton right now?
According to fishing regulations at Lake Creighton, 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 Lake Creighton?

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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