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It's never been better!!!

Although one of the smallest and most densely populated states in the nation, New Jersey offers endless fishing opportunities. From spring migrations of striped bass and American shad in the Delaware River to miles of native trout streams, New Jersey anglers have some of the widest varieties of fishing opportunities available anywhere.

Through the Division's extensive stocking programs incredible opportunities exist not only for trout but for walleyes, hybrid striped bass and channel catfish as well. Muskellunge, northern pike and lake trout come in trophy proportions.

Great fishing opportunities await - so come find out why fishing in New Jersey has never been better!

Trout on autumn leaves
Winter trout stocking means good fishing.
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Photo by Tom Pagliaroli
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arrow State Record Lake Trout Patrolling the Depths of Round Valley Reservoir - NJ.com Video Feature
arrow Lake Audrey Update
arrow Warmwater Fishing Has Never Been Better!
arrow The Fishing's Never Been Better in New Jersey
arrow NJ Boater's Resource Guide (pdf, 402kb)
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arrow Checklist of NJ Freshwater Fish
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arrow Revising Hunting and Fishing Regulations
arrow Delaware River Reports
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arrow 2003 Angler Survey Results (pdf, 390kb)
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