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East Branch Reservoir

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New Jersey, United States

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Largemouth bass

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General info

East Branch Reservoir is a lake located in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States. It is most popular for fishing Rainbow trout, Largemouth bass, and Redbreast sunfish.

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40°35′14″N 74°33′23.2″W
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Fishing regulations at East Branch Reservoir, 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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Green Knoll

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Manville

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Zarephath

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Warren

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Franklin Center

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Bridgewater Center

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Dunellen

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Liberty Corner

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The Hills

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Bedminster

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FAQ about East Branch Reservoir fishing

📍 Where is East Branch Reservoir located?
East Branch Reservoir is a lake located in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States. Its coordinates are:
40°35′14″N 74°33′23.2″W
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🎣 Where on East Branch Reservoir is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on East Branch Reservoir 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 East Branch Reservoir?
The most common species in East Branch Reservoir are:
📢 What are the latest East Branch Reservoir fishing reports?
The latest East Branch Reservoir fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at East Branch Reservoir right now?
According to fishing regulations at East Branch Reservoir, 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 East Branch Reservoir?

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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