Fishing near Bayonne, NJ

Nearest public waters

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

WaterStateDistanceType
Lake Hopatcong
Largemouth bass.
NJ30 milake
Delaware River
Smallmouth and striped bass.
NJ54 miriver
Lake Candlewood
Largemouth and smallmouth bass.
CT63 milake
Atlantic Coast (Barnegat)
Striped bass and bluefish.
NJ64 micoast
Hudson River
Striped bass.
NY72 miriver
Connecticut River
Shad, bass, and catfish.
CT106 miriver
Lums PondDE117 milake
Delaware Bay
Striped bass and weakfish.
DE129 mibay

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

Local data & agency contact

FishFig doesn’t yet have a curated local fishing report for Bayonne. For the most current public waters, stocking schedules, and fishing reports, contact the state agency below.

New Jersey DEP Fish and Wildlife · 609-292-2965 · https://www.nj.gov/dep/fish-and-wildlife/

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.