The Best Places To Fish in New Jersey
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New Jersey's Top-Five, Amazing Fishing Spots
- Union Lake in south-central NJ
- Lake Hopatcong in north-central NJ
- Greenwood Lake in northern NJ
- Manasquan Reservoir in east-central NJ
- Round Valley Reservoir in northwest NJ
Most Popular Fish Species In New Jersey
Best Bass Fishing Lakes
- Bass - Union Lake in south-central NJ
- Bass - Monksville Reservoir in northeast NJ
- Bass - Merrill Creek Reservoir in northwest NJ
There is a nice variety of great bass lakes in New Jersey, offering quality fishing for largemouth and smallmouth bass. You can't go wrong with these three, but there are numerous others that might well be in contention for this list from time to time. Learn more...
Top Places To Fish For Trout
- Trout - Lake Hopatcong in north-central NJ
- Trout - Round Valley Reservoir in northwest NJ
You can find great trout fishing in many stocked streams, ponds and lakes throughout the state. Rainbow, brown, brook and lake trout are distributed in trout fisheries across the state. Here we focus on major lakes, and these are three that deserve consideration next time you head out on a trout fishing trip. Learn more...
Best Lakes To Fish For Catfish
- Catfish - Lake Hopatcong in north-central NJ
- Catfish - Spruce Run Reservoir in northwest NJ
- Catfish - Union Lake in south-central NJ
You can pursue both white and channel catfish, here in the state. River systems are literal catfish factories. When rivers drain into a major lake, it creates an ideal fishery for catfish anglers. These three lakes, along with many others, have delivered year after year. Learn more...
Best Walleye Fishing Lakes
- Walleye - Greenwood Lake in northern NJ
- Walleye - Monksville Reservoir in northeast NJ
- Walleye - Lake Hopatcong in north-central NJ
The state record walleye exceeds 13 pounds, and there are untold numbers of double-digit walleye in fisheries across the state. These three lakes have proven, over time, to be among the best places to fish for walleye in New Jersey. Learn more...
Best Lakes For Striped Bass Fishing
- Striped Bass - Lake Hopatcong in north-central NJ
- Striped Bass - Spruce Run Reservoir in northwest NJ
- Striped Bass - Manasquan Reservoir in east-central NJ
These three lakes are quality striper fisheries for both quality and quantity.The state fresh-water record striped bass is 51 pounds. Rivers running into the ocean are very popular striper fishing waters. Learn more...
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