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Sunfish fishing in New Jersey

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

Best baits and lures for Sunfish in New Jersey

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

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Latest Sunfish fishing reports in New Jersey

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Redbreast sunfish

Passaic River

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Pumpkinseed

Whitehall Branch

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Bluegill

Carteret Park

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Bluegill

Ocean County College Pond

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Bluegill

Aldrich Lake

7 in · 3 oz

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Bluegill

Aldrich Lake

6 in · 3 oz

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Pumpkinseed

Hooks Creek Lake

4 in · 2 oz

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Bluegill

Ocean County College Pond

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Bluegill

Daley's Pond Recreation Area

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Bluegill

Orange Reservoir

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Regulations for Sunfish in New Jersey

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FAQ

Anglers in New Jersey commonly catch several Sunfish species, including Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Green sunfish, Redear sunfish, and Redbreast sunfish, according to reports from Fishbrain members.

These species can be found in many rivers and streams, lakes, coastal waters 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.
Sunfish are caught in rivers and streams, lakes, coastal waters 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 Sunfish have recently been caught.