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Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Shongum Lake

New Jersey, United States

4.0Β·1359 catches

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Shongum Lake fishing reports

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Yellow bullhead

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

26 in Β· 6 lb

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

23 in Β· 5 lb

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Largemouth bass

20 in Β· 4 lb

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General info

Shongum Lake is a lake located in Morris County, New Jersey, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Chain pickerel, and Black crappie.

Location

40Β°50β€²35.5β€³N 74Β°32β€²31.5β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Shongum Lake, 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.

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 Shongum Lake fishing

Shongum Lake is a lake located in Morris County, New Jersey, United States. Its coordinates are:
40Β°50β€²35.5β€³N 74Β°32β€²31.5β€³W
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