Fishing in New Jersey

New Jersey has outstanding saltwater fishing with Raritan and Delaware Bays producing striped bass, bluefish, and weakfish. Offshore canyons hold bluefin tuna, mahi, and swordfish. Freshwater fishing includes Delaware River bass and shad, plus trophy bass in many of the state's lakes. Belmar, Point Pleasant, and Cape May are major fishing ports.

Top Species

• Striped Bass
• Bluefish
• Weakfish
• Bluefin Tuna
• Largemouth Bass
• American Shad

Top Waters

• Delaware River
• Raritan Bay
• Lake Hopatcong
• Round Valley Reservoir

Fishing Types

• Saltwater / offshore fishing
• Freshwater / lake / river fishing

Fishing License

New Jersey DEP — visit their site for current regulations and license requirements.