Map

Cookstown Pond

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

New Jersey, United States

3.5·6 catches

Top fish species at Cookstown Pond

App Section

Check which species have trophy potential in Cookstown Pond

Cookstown Pond fishing reports

fish catches icon
recently logged catches
Loading...

Black crappie

length · weight

fish catches icon
recently logged catches
Loading...

Black crappie

length · weight

fish catches icon
recently logged catches
Loading...

Black crappie

length · weight

fish catches icon
recently logged catches
Loading...

Bluegill

length · weight

fish catches icon
recently logged catches
Loading...

Black bullhead

15 in · 1 lb 5 oz

Fishbrain
More catches in the app...

Continue browsing catches and catch locations in the Fishbrain app

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...

General info

Cookstown Pond is a lake located in Burlington County, New Jersey, United States. It is most popular for fishing Black crappie, Black bullhead, and Bluegill.

Location

40°02′58.3″N 74°33′46.7″W
Directions

Fishing regulations at Cookstown Pond, 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.

License Icon
Local laws and licenses

New Jersey fishing license

Get license

Reviews of Cookstown Pond

3.5
Loading...

4 ratings

5
4
3
2
1
Top reviews

Cities nearby

Cookstown

0.6 miles away

McGuire AFB

2.0 miles away

New Egypt

2.1 miles away

Fort Dix

3.9 miles away

Wrightstown

4.0 miles away

Browns Mills

5.2 miles away

Cream Ridge

5.9 miles away

Juliustown

6.3 miles away

Pemberton

6.7 miles away

Jobstown

7.0 miles away

Country Lake Estates

7.1 miles away

Crosswicks

7.7 miles away

Pemberton Heights

8.8 miles away

Allentown

9.0 miles away

Groveville

9.4 miles away

Bordentown

10.1 miles away

Yardville

10.7 miles away

Fieldsboro

10.7 miles away

Cedar Glen Lakes

10.9 miles away

Jackson

11.3 miles away

Manchester

11.6 miles away

Robbinsville

12.0 miles away

Crestwood Village

12.9 miles away

Anything missing or inaccurate?

Suggest changes to improve what we show.

Suggest changes

FAQ about Cookstown Pond fishing

📍 Where is Cookstown Pond located?
Cookstown Pond is a lake located in Burlington County, New Jersey, United States. Its coordinates are:
40°02′58.3″N 74°33′46.7″W
.
🎣 Where on Cookstown Pond is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Cookstown Pond 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 Cookstown Pond?
The most common species in Cookstown Pond are:
📢 What are the latest Cookstown Pond fishing reports?
The latest Cookstown Pond fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at Cookstown Pond right now?
According to fishing regulations at Cookstown Pond, 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 Cookstown Pond?

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.

Get license
App Section
Download Fishbrain and fish smarter
Unlimited access to the best fishing spot finder in the game. Get all the fishing intel you need to start catching more, and bigger, fish.

Free trial available

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...