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Preakness Brook

New Jersey, United States

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Black bullhead

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Creek chub

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Fallfish

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Common carp

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Creek chub

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General info

Preakness Brook is a stream located in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States. It is most popular for fishing Creek chub, Largemouth bass, and Fallfish.

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40Β°55β€²36.7β€³N 74Β°13β€²31β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Preakness Brook, NJ

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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 species as of May 11, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Preakness Brook fishing

the Preakness Brook is a stream located in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States. Its coordinates are:
40Β°55β€²36.7β€³N 74Β°13β€²31β€³W
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The most common species in the Preakness Brook are:
  • Creek chub - 6 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Largemouth bass - 13 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Fallfish - 3 members reported to have caught this fish
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