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Yellow bullhead

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Pumpkinseed

4 in · 1 oz

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Common carp

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General info

The Reserve is a water located in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. It is most popular for fishing Common carp, Yellow bullhead, and Pumpkinseed.

Location

40°21′15.4″N 74°22′42.5″W
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Fishing regulations at The Reserve, 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

Regency at Monroe

2.3 miles away

Helmetta

2.9 miles away

Spotswood

2.9 miles away

Jamesburg

3.3 miles away

Monroe

3.6 miles away

Yorketown

3.9 miles away

Whittingham

4.0 miles away

Englishtown

4.1 miles away

Forsgate

4.5 miles away

Robertsville

4.6 miles away

Concordia

4.6 miles away

Old Bridge

4.7 miles away

Rossmoor

5.0 miles away

Encore at Monroe

5.2 miles away

Brownville

5.4 miles away

Manalapan

5.5 miles away

East Brunswick

5.5 miles away

Stonebridge

6.2 miles away

Marlboro

6.5 miles away

Dayton

7.2 miles away

Renaissance at Monroe

8.3 miles away

Monroe Manor

8.3 miles away

Twin Rivers

8.7 miles away

West Freehold

9.5 miles away

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FAQ about The Reserve fishing

📍 Where is The Reserve located?
The Reserve is a water located in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. Its coordinates are:
40°21′15.4″N 74°22′42.5″W
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🎣 Where on The Reserve is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on The Reserve 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 The Reserve?
The most common species in The Reserve are:
📢 What are the latest The Reserve fishing reports?
The latest The Reserve fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at The Reserve right now?
According to fishing regulations at The Reserve, 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 The Reserve?

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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