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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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Chain pickerel

Lake Shawnee

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Chain pickerel

Lake Lefferts

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Franklin Lake

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Chain pickerel

Franklin Lake

21 in · 2 lb

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Chain pickerel

Lake Ames

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Chain pickerel

Delaware and Raritan Canal

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Chain pickerel

Pine Lake

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Chain pickerel

Franklin Lake

15 in · 1 lb

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Chain pickerel

Wawayanda Lake

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Chain pickerel

Old Greystone Lower Reservoir

22 in · 3 lb 3 oz

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Regulations for Pickerel in New Jersey

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FAQ

Anglers in New Jersey commonly catch several Pickerel species, including Chain pickerel and Redfin pickerel, according to reports from Fishbrain members.

These species can be found in many rivers and streams, lakes, canals, estuaries 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.
Pickerel are caught in rivers and streams, lakes, canals, estuaries throughout New Jersey. Popular fishing waters reported by Fishbrain members include Passaic River, Lake Hopatcong, and Delaware and Raritan Canal.

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