Fishing for Musky, Tiger Musky, Northern Pike, Chain Pickerel, Bowfin and Sturgeon in New Jersey.

New Jersey offers unique fishing opportunities. Listed below find information about species of fish found in New Jersey which may not be featured in the main section of AA-Fishing.com.

Musky - Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
World Record: 69.9 lbs

Tiger Musky - Muskellunge
Esox lucius ~ Esox masquinongy
USA Record: 51.2 lbs.

Northern Pike
Esox Lucius
IFGA Record: 55.1 lbs

Chain Pickerel
Esox niger
World Record: 9.4 lbs.
A freshwater fish in the pike family easily identified by the "chain-like marking along its sides. It can be found in the northwest, northeast and southeast sections of the USA. Its primary food source is smaller fish and is known to lie in wait to ambush its prey. While it can be eaten it is not considered one of the better sport fishes for table fare. The chain peickere can be caught on fish-imitation lures and live or cut bait. Watch the sharp teeth when handling. Prefers water temperatures from 62 to 70 degrees. Also known as pickerel, eastern pickerel, pike, grass pike, jackfish, jack and others.

Bowfin
Amia calva
World Record: 21.5 lbs.

Sturgeon

NJ Other Fishing - All About Fishing for Musky, Tiger Musky, Northern Pike, Chain Pickerel, Bowfin, Sturgeon and other fish in New Jersey.

New Jersey Lakes

When fishing for these fish in New Jersey, you are likely to find them in some of the larger lakes in New Jersey including Lake Hopatcong, Round Valley Reservoir, Greenwood Lake, Wanaque Reservoir, Laytons Lake, Merrill Creek Reservoir, Atlantic City Reservoir, Union Lake, Manasquan Reservoir and Spruce Run Reservoir plus smaller lakes as well as in ponds and rivers throughout NJ. Click here for a detailed list of New Jersey fishing lakes.