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Hackensack River

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

New Jersey, United States

3.9·1512 catches

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Hackensack River fishing reports

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Rainbow trout

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Rainbow trout

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Striped bass

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Largemouth bass

17 in · 3 lb

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Black crappie

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Brown bullhead

11 in · 1 lb

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General info

Hackensack River is a stream located in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. It is also intersecting with Essex County, New Jersey and Rockland County, New York. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Yellow perch, and White perch.

Location

40°56′49.7″N 74°01′35.8″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Hackensack River?

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Fishing regulations at Hackensack 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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Reviews of Hackensack River

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Cities nearby

Oradell

0.7 miles away

New Milford

1.0 miles away

River Edge

1.5 miles away

Dumont

1.8 miles away

Haworth

1.8 miles away

Emerson

1.9 miles away

Bergenfield

2.2 miles away

Paramus

2.3 miles away

Westwood

2.8 miles away

Cresskill

3.5 miles away

Maywood

3.6 miles away

Demarest

3.7 miles away

Harrington Park

3.8 miles away

Closter

3.9 miles away

Teaneck

4.0 miles away

Hackensack

4.1 miles away

Hillsdale

4.3 miles away

Tenafly

4.3 miles away

Fair Lawn

4.8 miles away

Norwood

5.1 miles away

Ridgewood

5.1 miles away

Ho-Ho-Kus

5.2 miles away

Glen Rock

5.2 miles away

Old Tappan

5.2 miles away

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FAQ about Hackensack River fishing

the Hackensack River is a stream located in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. It is also intersecting with Essex County, New Jersey and Rockland County, New York. Its coordinates are:
40°56′49.7″N 74°01′35.8″W
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