Fishing near Atlantic City, NJ

Atlantic surf.

Nearest public waters

Straight-line distance from Atlantic City. Tap a water for its spot profile.

WaterStateDistanceType
Atlantic Coast (Barnegat)
Striped bass and bluefish.
NJ32 micoast
Delaware Bay
Striped bass and weakfish.
DE49 mibay
Delaware River
Smallmouth and striped bass.
NJ55 miriver
Indian River Bay
Inshore saltwater.
DE64 mibay
Lums PondDE69 milake
Susquehanna Flats
Spring striped bass.
MD91 mibay
Chesapeake Bay
Striped bass, blue crab.
MD101 mibay
Lake Hopatcong
Largemouth bass.
NJ107 milake

All waters in NJ

NJ license & regulations

New Jersey DEP Fish and Wildlife

  • Resident annual: verify locally
  • Non-resident annual: verify locally
  • Source: verify locally — see New Jersey DEP Fish and Wildlife current license fees and regulations.

Full NJ regulations →

Species nearby

Distances are straight-line estimates from the city center for planning only. Confirm public access, boat launches, and local rules with the managing agency before you travel.