New Jersey Fishing Reports
Anglers have logged 143 public fishing trips across 41 waters in New Jersey, catching 854 fish between them. The most productive months are October and July.
Most Caught Fish
By total fish logged
hybrid striped bass
225
Rainbow Trout
170
Brown Trout
83
Flounder
61
White Perch
52
Brook Trout
42
Top Patterns
Baits and lures by fish caught
trolled herring
189
Bloodworm
93
drifted herring
45
Prince Nymph
37
Herring
31
Cut Mullet
23
Fish Per Trip By Month
Average fish caught per logged trip
0.0
Jan
0.0
Feb
2.8
Mar
5.6
Apr
4.3
May
5.6
Jun
8.2
Jul
5.9
Aug
7.6
Sep
11.0
Oct
3.5
Nov
4.0
Dec
Most Productive Waters
Trips taken, and fish logged
| Water | Trips | Fish |
|---|---|---|
| Spruce Run Res. | 25 | 233 |
| Muski | 36 | 155 |
| Delaware River | 7 | 116 |
| Black River | 14 | 78 |
| Del Bay | 2 | 41 |
| Surf | 3 | 40 |
| Ocean | 7 | 39 |
| Merril Creek Res. | 6 | 36 |
| Darts Mill | 4 | 17 |
| Chestnut Branch | 2 | 14 |
All New Jersey Waters (41)
- Muski (36) — last fished May 27th, 2022
- Spruce Run Res. (25) — last fished Aug 13th, 2011
- Black River (14) — last fished Jun 8th, 2014
- Delaware River (7) — last fished Apr 15th, 2023
- Ocean (7) — last fished Jul 3rd, 2009
- Merril Creek Res. (6) — last fished May 14th, 2011
- Darts Mill (4) — last fished Apr 10th, 2008
- Atlantic Ocean (3) — last fished Nov 25th, 2010
- Pequannock (3) — last fished Jul 21st, 2012
- Surf (3) — last fished Oct 5th, 2009
- Chestnut Branch (2) — last fished Sep 19th, 2009
- Dam (2) — last fished Apr 11th, 2010
- Del Bay (2) — last fished Jul 3rd, 2009
- IBSP (2) — last fished May 21st, 2009
- 4th Ave Beach (1) — last fished Sep 22nd, 2010
- 750 Square (1) — last fished Oct 1st, 2012
- Assunpink Lake (1) — last fished Mar 10th, 2010
- back bay SIC (1) — last fished May 31st, 2013
- Big Flatbrook (1) — last fished Apr 26th, 2008
- Califon Island Park (1) — last fished May 31st, 2020
- Camp Carr (1) — last fished Apr 5th, 2008
- Canal - North mouth (1) — last fished May 7th, 2011
- ci (1) — last fished Sep 10th, 2010
- D & R Canal (1) — last fished Mar 18th, 2011
- Delaware Bay (1) — last fished Jun 4th, 2011
- Glimmer Glass (1) — last fished Feb 14th, 2011
- Hopatcong (1) — last fished May 15th, 2012
- Island Beach State Park (1) — last fished May 6th, 2008
- Ken Lockwood Gorge (1) — last fished Aug 22nd, 2008
- Lake Ballinger (1) — last fished Jun 28th, 2009
- Lake Taunton (1) — last fished Jun 13th, 2010
- Lower Raritan River (1) — last fished Apr 10th, 2011
- Makepeace Lake (1) — last fished Apr 14th, 2011
- Musky (1) — last fished Oct 10th, 2008
- Park St (1) — last fished Sep 3rd, 2007
- Pemberton Lake (1) — last fished Jun 2nd, 2009
- Pequest Stream (1) — last fished Apr 10th, 2010
- Pompton Lake (1) — last fished May 7th, 2013
- Raritan River (1) — last fished May 30th, 2008
- Round Valley Resevior (1) — last fished Mar 8th, 2010
- South Branch Raritan River (1) — last fished Mar 29th, 2008