Fishing Ponds in New Jersey
Atlantic surf for stripers and bluefish, plus Round Valley trout. 30 venues listed across Cumberland County, Morris County and Warren County.
30 venues mapped · 5 with venue websites
Where can I go fishing in New Jersey?
You can fish at 30 mapped venues across New Jersey, concentrated around Cumberland County and Morris County. Most are public waters where a state fishing license covers you.
Most venues below list a location and access details, many with species, and the map shows what is closest to you.
30 New Jersey venues plotted · click any pin for details
Narrow it down
All 30 fishing venues in New Jersey A–Z
#↑ Back to top
- 16th Street Park Dock · Bayonne
B↑ Back to top
- Bayside Tract Preservation Site · Cumberland County
- Boston Pond · Atlantic County
- Bostwick Lake · Salem County
C↑ Back to top
- Corliss Park Lake fishing pier · Ocean County
- Coventry Pond · Warren County
- Crystal Lake · Vineland
D↑ Back to top
Delaware Bay Shore Preserve
Cumberland County
Delaware Bay Shore Preserve in Cumberland County, New Jersey is a Wildlife Preserves nature reserve with camping access along the bay shore.
- Facilities
- Camping
Open in Google Maps39.3239, -75.2970
- Dix Wildlife Management Area · Cumberland County
- Duck Pond · Secaucus
G↑ Back to top
Glades Wildlife Refuge
Cumberland County
Glades Wildlife Refuge in Cumberland County, New Jersey showcases the seasonal cycles of weather, migrating birds and fluctuating tides, with food and parking on site.
- Facilities
- Food · Parking
Open in Google Maps39.2670, -75.1318
- Graveling Point Fishing Area · Mystic Island
H↑ Back to top
Harold N. Peek Preserve
Millville, Cumberland County · 08332
Harold N. Peek Preserve in Millville, Cumberland County, New Jersey lies along the freshwater tidal Maurice River and is a strong spot for migrating waterfowl and raptors.
- Facilities
- Food · Parking
Open in Google Maps39.3668, -75.0283
L↑ Back to top
- Liebenzell USA Pond · Morris County
M↑ Back to top
- Open in Google Maps40.9298, -74.5484
- Masar Park Pond · Morris County
- Musconetcong River Fishing Access · Hackettstown
O↑ Back to top
- Oyster Creek · Ocean County
P↑ Back to top
- Perfetti Park Access · Port Morris
- Public Dock · Little Ferry
S↑ Back to top
- Salem Canal · Pennsville
- Salem Canal · Pennsville
- Santelle Fishing Docs · Little Silver
- Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary · Bernardsville
- Silver Pond · Morris County
- Sunset Lake · Cape May County
- Swayze Mill Pond · Warren County
Z↑ Back to top
- Zen Lake · Monmouth County
Spotted an error or want to add your venue? Get in touch.
Directory data as of July 2026.
Fishing in New Jersey: FAQ
New Jersey has 30 fishing venues in our directory, concentrated in Cumberland County, Morris County and Warren County. Browse the full list below or jump to a venue using the A–Z navigation.
Bass records aren't widely confirmed for New Jersey venues in our database. Many waters hold bass without listing it explicitly. Open the GilledIt app to see recent bass catches logged in this state.
Yes, anglers fishing in New Jersey need a valid state fishing license, even on private waters. Licenses are issued by the New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife (NJFW); some states require a separate freshwater/saltwater stamp or a trout permit. Resident, non-resident, and short-term licenses are usually available online from the state agency. Our New Jersey fishing license guide at /us/blog/new-jersey-fishing-license-guide covers current prices, where to buy, and who is exempt.
See what's biting at New Jersey venues
GilledIt gives you live catch reports and weather forecasts for the venues in this list. Free on iPhone and Android.