Fishing near me in Newark : 9 spots within 25 miles
There are 9 mapped fishing venues within 25 miles of Newark, and the closest, 16th Street Park Dock, is about 5.4 miles from the city center. Below they're ranked by distance, with New Jersey license info, the species you can expect, and answers to the questions Newark anglers ask most.
Top Fishing Spots Near Newark
Every mapped venue within 25 miles of Newark, nearest first. Click any spot for full venue details, directions, and species.
Closest first
- 1
16th Street Park Dock
5.4 mi awayBayonne city, Hudson County
- 2
Duck Pond
6.0 mi awaySecaucus town, Hudson County
- 3
Public Dock
11 mi awayLittle Ferry borough, Bergen County
- 4
Fishing Pier
12 mi awayNew York city, Richmond County
- 5
Silver Pond
15 mi awayMorris County
- 6
Raptor Point
18 mi awayNew York city, Kings County
- 7
Masar Park Pond
18 mi awayMorris County
- 8
Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary
20 mi awayBernardsville borough, Somerset County
- 9
Mount Hope Pond
24 mi awayMount Hope CDP, Morris County
Want more options? Browse all New Jersey fishing venues or the New Jersey fishing near me guide.
Do You Need a Fishing License in New Jersey?
The short answer for Newark anglers, plus where to find the current New Jersey prices, exemptions, and free fishing days.
License Info
In most cases, yes: a New Jersey license before you cast
Fishing licenses in New Jersey are issued by the New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife (NJFW). Anglers above the state minimum age need a valid license to fish public water around Newark. Age thresholds, resident and non-resident fees, short-term options, and exemptions all vary by state and change each season, so check the current rules on the NJFW site before you buy.
The linked guide is updated for 2026 with current resident, non-resident, and short-term fees, where to buy online and in person, and this year's free fishing days.
What Can You Catch Near Newark?
We're still building species records for the venues around Newark. Log your catches on GilledIt to help map what's biting where.
What's Biting
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Fishing Near Me in Newark: FAQ
There are 9 mapped fishing venues within 25 miles of Newark, and the closest is 16th Street Park Dock, about 5.4 miles from the city center. The list above ranks them by distance: city-park ponds, reservoirs, and public-access water. Open GilledIt to see live catch reports near your exact location.
Often, yes. Many city-park ponds and public reservoirs around Newark are free to access once you hold a valid New Jersey fishing license, and many states also run free fishing days each year when no license is needed. Dates and rules change, so confirm on the New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife (NJFW) website or in our New Jersey license guide.
In most cases, yes: anglers above the state's minimum age need a valid New Jersey fishing license to fish public water around Newark. Licenses are issued by the New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife (NJFW). Age cut-offs, fees, and exemptions vary by state and change each season, so check the NJFW site or our New Jersey fishing license guide for current prices, where to buy, and free fishing days before you go.
Our species records for the venues around Newark are still growing, so we don't yet list confirmed species here. Check each venue's page, open GilledIt for real-time catch reports around Newark, and log your own to help map what's biting.
For most waters around Newark, spring (March to May) and fall (September to November) are the most productive windows: fish feed hard around the spawn and again before winter. Early morning and the last hour of light are the best daily bites in summer. Check the GilledIt community feed for what's working near Newark this week.
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