New Jersey Fishing Water Quality
Find the best fishing spots in New Jersey with real-time water quality data
Stations with the freshest data in New Jersey
Raritan River at Manville NJ
Millstone River at Blackwells Mills NJ
Delaware River at Trenton NJ
Ramapo River at Pompton Lakes NJ
Passaic River below Pompton Riv at Two Bridges NJ
Delaware River at Frenchtown NJ
Manasquan River near Allenwood NJ
Del & Rar Canal at Landing La at New Brunswick NJ
Pequest River at Pequest NJ
Crosswicks Ck at Hockamik Rd near Cookstown NJ
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Fishing Closures
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Abbotts Meadow Wildlife Management Area
GearBarnegat Lighthouse State Park
GearCape May National Wildlife Refuge
GearCape May Wetlands State Natural Area
GearCape May Wetlands Wildlife Management Area
GearCohansey River Wildlife Management Area
GearCorson's Inlet State Park
GearDennis Creek Wildlife Management Area
GearDix Wildlife Management Area
GearEdwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge
GearFortescue Wildlife Management Area
GearGreat Bay Boulevard Wildlife Management Area
GearHeislerville Wildlife Management Area
GearIsland Beach State Park
GearJacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve
GearNorth Brigantine State Natural Area
GearNortheast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument
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About Fishing in New Jersey
New Jersey offers diverse fishing opportunities with 285 water quality monitoring stations tracking conditions across the state. Whether you're looking for bass, trout, catfish, or other species, our real-time water quality data helps you find the best fishing spots.
Understanding Readiness Scores
The readiness score (0–100) reflects how current and complete a station's public data is — how recently it reported and how many parameters it carries — not a grade of the water itself. A higher score means more up-to-date, more complete data. The direct assessment of water conditions (dissolved oxygen, pH, temperature, bacteria) is shown on each spot page, where those measured values are evaluated.
Planning Your Fishing Trip
Before heading out, always check local regulations and obtain the required fishing license. Water quality conditions can change rapidly, so we recommend checking scores on the day of your trip for the most accurate information.