Top fish species at Fresh Creek

Black sea bass
Black sea bass
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General info

Fresh Creek is a stream located in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States. It is most popular for fishing Black sea bass.

Location

39°47′53.2″N 74°11′28.3″W
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Fishing regulations at Fresh Creek, 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.

Regulations for top species

Season open: May 15 - December 31
Black sea bass

Black sea bass

Regulation boundaryNew Jersey State Waters
Bag limit1

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Min size12.5" (Total Length)

No person shall harvest any individual fish less than the minimum size limit.

Total length means the straight line distance from the most forward point of the head with the mouth closed, to the farthest tip of the tail with the tail compressed or squeezed, while the fish is lying on its side.

Required licenses
All saltwater anglers must register with the NJ Saltwater Recreational Registry Program. To register, please visit http://www.saltwaterregistry.nj.gov
Additional information
Bag Limit: May 15-June 21 = 10 black sea bass per person;June 22-September 22 = 1 black sea bass per person;September 23-October 31 = 10 black sea bass per person;November 1-December 31 = 15 black sea bass per personTotal length does not include tail filament.
Edibility
Excellent according to Adam L.
Synonyms
Centropristis striata
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FAQ about Fresh Creek fishing

📍 Where is the Fresh Creek located?
the Fresh Creek is a stream located in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States. Its coordinates are:
39°47′53.2″N 74°11′28.3″W
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🎣 Where on the Fresh Creek is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Fresh Creek 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 Fresh Creek?
The most common species in the Fresh Creek are:
📢 What are the latest Fresh Creek fishing reports?
The latest Fresh Creek fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at the Fresh Creek right now?
According to fishing regulations at the Fresh Creek, some of the species in season this November include: Black sea bass, Atlantic cod, Tautog, Atlantic bluefin tuna, and Scup. 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 Fresh Creek?

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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