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Bear Brook

New Jersey, United States

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Bear Brook fishing reports

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Yellow perch

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Bluegill

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Largemouth bass

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Black bullhead

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Largemouth bass

17 in Β· 4 lb

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10 in Β· 2 lb 5 oz

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General info

Bear Brook is a stream located in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States. It is also intersecting with Warren County, New Jersey. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Black bullhead, and Yellow perch.

Location

40Β°59β€²2.3β€³N 74Β°50β€²28.4β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Bear Brook, 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 8, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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22.3 miles away

Morristown

23.0 miles away

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23.4 miles away

Vernon

23.7 miles away

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23.8 miles away

Hanover

24.3 miles away

West Milford

24.9 miles away

Montville

25.6 miles away

Pequannock

28.1 miles away

Port Jervis

28.3 miles away

Wanaque

29.0 miles away

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FAQ about Bear Brook fishing

the Bear Brook is a stream located in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States. It is also intersecting with Warren County, New Jersey. Its coordinates are:
40Β°59β€²2.3β€³N 74Β°50β€²28.4β€³W
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