Fishing near Jersey City, NJ

Nearest public waters

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

WaterStateDistanceType
Lake Hopatcong
Largemouth bass.
NJ32 milake
Lake Candlewood
Largemouth and smallmouth bass.
CT58 milake
Delaware River
Smallmouth and striped bass.
NJ59 miriver
Atlantic Coast (Barnegat)
Striped bass and bluefish.
NJ67 micoast
Hudson River
Striped bass.
NY68 miriver
Connecticut River
Shad, bass, and catfish.
CT101 miriver
Lums PondDE122 milake
Block Island
Offshore and surf.
RI132 micoast

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 Jersey City. 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.