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Oradell Reservoir

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New Jersey, United States

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White perch

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Largemouth bass

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Green sunfish

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White perch

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White perch

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Oradell Reservoir is a lake located in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Black crappie, and Yellow perch.

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40°58′11.1″N 74°00′30.2″W
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Fishing regulations at Oradell 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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Reviews of Oradell Reservoir

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Cities nearby

Haworth

0.8 miles away

Emerson

0.9 miles away

Oradell

1.5 miles away

Westwood

1.7 miles away

Dumont

1.9 miles away

Harrington Park

2.0 miles away

Closter

2.5 miles away

New Milford

2.6 miles away

Demarest

2.9 miles away

Hillsdale

3.2 miles away

Bergenfield

3.2 miles away

Cresskill

3.2 miles away

River Edge

3.4 miles away

Norwood

3.4 miles away

Old Tappan

3.4 miles away

Paramus

3.7 miles away

Northvale

4.1 miles away

Rockleigh

4.6 miles away

Tenafly

4.6 miles away

Alpine

4.7 miles away

Tappan

4.9 miles away

Maywood

5.5 miles away

Teaneck

5.5 miles away

Englewood

5.7 miles away

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FAQ about Oradell Reservoir fishing

📍 Where is Oradell Reservoir located?
Oradell Reservoir is a lake located in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. Its coordinates are:
40°58′11.1″N 74°00′30.2″W
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🎣 Where on Oradell Reservoir is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Oradell 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 Oradell Reservoir?
The most common species in Oradell Reservoir are:
📢 What are the latest Oradell Reservoir fishing reports?
The latest Oradell Reservoir fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at Oradell Reservoir right now?
According to fishing regulations at Oradell 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 Oradell 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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