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Dead River

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New Jersey, United States

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Chain pickerel

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Black crappie

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Dead River is a stream located in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States. It is also intersecting with Morris County, New Jersey. It is most popular for fishing Black crappie, Largemouth bass, and Chain pickerel.

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40°40′21.6″N 74°35′34″W
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Fishing regulations at Dead 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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FAQ about Dead River fishing

the Dead River is a stream located in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States. It is also intersecting with Morris County, New Jersey. Its coordinates are:
40°40′21.6″N 74°35′34″W
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