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Dividing Creek

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New Jersey, United States

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112 in · 1 lb 6 oz

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General info

Dividing Creek is a stream located in Cumberland County, New Jersey, United States. It is most popular for fishing Striped bass, White perch, and Black drum.

Location

39°15′55.5″N 75°05′37.4″W
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Fishing regulations at Dividing 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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Striped bass as of April 21st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Striped bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

1

Min size

28"

Max size

31"

Measurement

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All saltwater anglers must register with the NJ Saltwater Recreational Registry Program. To register, visit http://www.saltwaterregistry.nj.gov

Effective on July 2, 2023: 1 striped bass from 28" to 31" in all state waters

  • Atlantic Ocean (0 to 3 miles from shore): no closed season
  • All other marine waters: open Mar. 1 to Dec. 31
  • Delaware River and tributaries from Calhoun St. Bridge, Trenton to Salem River and tributaries: closed from April 1 until May 31

The emergency action will not affect the Striped Bass Bonus Program (SBBP):

  • 1 fish @ 24" to less than 28"
  • Open season: May 15 to December 31

Non-offset (inline) circle hooks must be used when fishing for striped bass with natural bait in all waters; see NJ Striped Bass Hook Requirements.

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39°15′55.5″N 75°05′37.4″W
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FAQ about Dividing Creek fishing

the Dividing Creek is a stream located in Cumberland County, New Jersey, United States. Its coordinates are:
39°15′55.5″N 75°05′37.4″W
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Find the best fishing spots on the Dividing 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.
The most common species in the Dividing Creek are:
  • Striped bass - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
  • White perch - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Black drum - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
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