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Carp fishing in New Jersey

New Jersey provides strong freshwater fishing opportunities for carp. Lakes, rivers, and reservoirs across the state offer reliable action for anglers.

Best baits and lures for Carp in New Jersey

According to catch data from over 20 million anglers on Fishbrain, these are the best baits used to catch Carp.

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Latest Carp fishing reports in New Jersey

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Mirror carp

Pinecliff Lake

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Common carp

Horicon Lake

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Common carp

Silver Lake

24 in · 6 lb 3 oz

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Common carp

South Branch Rahway River

25 in · 16 lb

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Common carp

Julian L. Capik Nature Preserve

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Common carp

Spruce Run Reservoir

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Common carp

South Branch Rahway River

18 in · 5 lb

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Common carp

Passaic River

36 in · 25 lb

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Common carp

Passaic River

32 in · 15 lb

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Common carp

Passaic River

31 in · 14 lb 8 oz

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Regulations for Carp in New Jersey

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FAQ

Anglers in New Jersey commonly catch several Carp species, including Common carp, Mirror carp, Grass carp, Crucian carp, and Goldfish, according to reports from Fishbrain members.

These species can be found in many rivers and streams, lakes, coastal waters, canals throughout the area. If you are targeting a specific species, you can use the to filter catches by species and see where anglers are catching them and which baits they are using.
Carp are caught in rivers and streams, lakes, coastal waters, canals throughout New Jersey. Popular fishing waters reported by Fishbrain members include Passaic River, Lake Hopatcong, and Monmouth County Coast.

The allows anglers to see exact catch locations shared by other members, helping you discover productive fishing spots where Carp have recently been caught.