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Largemouth bass

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Pumpkingill hybrid

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Bluegill

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Bluegill

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Green sunfish

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Redbreast sunfish

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General info

Shabakunk Creek is a stream located in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Bluegill, and Rainbow trout.

Location

40°16′34.9″N 74°46′24.4″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Shabakunk Creek?

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Fishing regulations at Shabakunk 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.

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Cities nearby

Ewing

1.6 miles away

Lawrenceville

2.6 miles away

Lawrence

3.1 miles away

Pennington

3.6 miles away

Trenton

3.7 miles away

Washington Crossing

4.8 miles away

Mercerville

5.1 miles away

Lower Makefield

5.3 miles away

Titusville

5.9 miles away

White Horse

6.9 miles away

Hamilton

7.1 miles away

Hamilton Square

7.3 miles away

Falls

7.5 miles away

Princeton

7.8 miles away

West Windsor

7.8 miles away

Hopewell

7.8 miles away

Princeton Junction

8.5 miles away

Yardville

8.7 miles away

Newtown Grant

9.3 miles away

Levittown

9.5 miles away

Middletown

9.7 miles away

Bordentown

9.9 miles away

Fieldsboro

9.9 miles away

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FAQ about Shabakunk Creek fishing

📍 Where is the Shabakunk Creek located?
the Shabakunk Creek is a stream located in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States. Its coordinates are:
40°16′34.9″N 74°46′24.4″W
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🎣 Where on the Shabakunk Creek is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Shabakunk 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 Shabakunk Creek?
The most common species in the Shabakunk Creek are:
📢 What are the latest Shabakunk Creek fishing reports?
The latest Shabakunk Creek fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at the Shabakunk Creek right now?
According to fishing regulations at the Shabakunk Creek, 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 the Shabakunk 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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