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Pickerel fishing in New Jersey

New Jersey offers excellent fishing for pickerel. Anglers can explore weedy lakes, ponds, and still backwaters where this species thrives.

Types of Pickerel in New Jersey

Best baits and lures for Pickerel in New Jersey

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

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Latest Pickerel fishing reports in New Jersey

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Shaws Mill Pond

24 in · 4 lb 2 oz

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Wells Mills Pond

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Wells Mills Pond

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Wells Mills Pond

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Wells Mills Pond

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Waretown Creek

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Lake Patcong

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Long Swamp Creek

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Wilson Lake

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Malaga Lake

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Regulations for Pickerel in New Jersey

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.

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Regulations for

40°04′23.3″N 74°43′22.1″W
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