New Jersey Anglers

Live Data
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Freshwater Fishing
Winter Season
Slow - Deep water, slow presentations
36F
Est. Water
1
Active Species
14
Locations
9
Lakes/Ponds
6
Rivers/Creeks
36F
Water Temp
Winter
Season
FISH

Active Species

Chain Pickerel
55-70F optimal
Active
LIST

All Freshwater Species

Trout (Rainbow/Brown/Brook)50-62F
Largemouth Bass65-80F
Smallmouth Bass60-72F
Chain Pickerel55-70F
Channel Catfish70-85F
Common Carp65-80F
Sunfish (Bluegill/Pumpkinseed)65-80F
Crappie (Black/White)55-70F
White Perch55-75F
TIPS

Seasonal Tips

Fish slow and deep. Jigs and live bait near structure.

Structure: Fallen trees, docks, weed edges, and drop-offs hold fish.
Filter by County:
Showing 14 locations across 4 counties

Lakes and Ponds

9 spots

Deal Lake

freshwater - Monmouth County

1 Active
Target Species
Largemouth Bass*Chain PickerelChannel CatfishCommon Carp
Water Temp
36F
Best Time
moving
Tips:Fish structure and docks early morning
Local Intel

Access from Asbury Park or Allenhurst

Parking:Street parking, boat ramps available
Map:40.2333, -74.0000

Lake Takanassee

freshwater - Monmouth County

1 Active
Target Species
Largemouth Bass*Chain PickerelSunfish (Bluegill/Pumpkinseed)
Water Temp
36F
Best Time
moving
Local Intel

Small lake but productive

Parking:Limited street parking
Map:40.2714, -73.9943

Assunpink Lake (WMA)

freshwater - Monmouth County

1 Active
Target Species
Largemouth Bass*Chain PickerelChannel CatfishSunfish (Bluegill/Pumpkinseed)Crappie (Black/White)
Water Temp
36F
Best Time
moving
Local Intel

Wildlife Management Area - great access

Parking:WMA lots - free
Map:40.1833, -74.5500

Lake Shenandoah

freshwater - Ocean County

1 Active
Target Species
Largemouth Bass*Chain PickerelChannel CatfishSunfish (Bluegill/Pumpkinseed)
Water Temp
36F
Best Time
moving
Local Intel

Lakewood township lake

Parking:Park lots
Map:40.0000, -74.2000

Prospertown Lake

freshwater - Ocean County

1 Active
Target Species
Largemouth Bass*Chain PickerelChannel CatfishTrout (Rainbow/Brown/Brook)
Water Temp
36F
Best Time
moving
Local Intel

Stocked with trout in spring

Parking:County park access
Map:40.1167, -74.4500

Birch Grove Park Lake

freshwater - Atlantic County

1 Active
Target Species
Largemouth BassChannel CatfishSunfish (Bluegill/Pumpkinseed)*Chain Pickerel
Water Temp
36F
Best Time
moving
Local Intel

County park with good access

Parking:Park lot - free
Map:39.4450, -74.5200

Hammonton Lake

freshwater - Atlantic County

1 Active
Target Species
Largemouth Bass*Chain PickerelChannel CatfishCrappie (Black/White)
Water Temp
36F
Best Time
moving
Local Intel

Downtown Hammonton lake

Parking:Street parking downtown
Map:39.6360, -74.8020

Lake Nummy (Belleplain SF)

freshwater - Cape May County

1 Active
Target Species
Largemouth Bass*Chain PickerelSunfish (Bluegill/Pumpkinseed)Channel Catfish
Water Temp
36F
Best Time
moving
Local Intel

Belleplain State Forest centerpiece

Parking:State forest parking $5
Map:39.2500, -74.8500

East Creek Pond

freshwater - Cape May County

1 Active
Target Species
Largemouth Bass*Chain PickerelChannel CatfishCrappie (Black/White)
Water Temp
36F
Best Time
moving
Local Intel

Hidden gem in Cape May County

Parking:Limited access
Map:39.1670, -74.8830

Rivers and Creeks

6 spots

Upper Manasquan River

freshwater - Monmouth County

1 Active
Target Species
Trout (Rainbow/Brown/Brook)Largemouth BassSmallmouth Bass*Chain Pickerel
Water Temp
36F
Best Time
moving
Tips:Focus on flow levels, not tide
Local Intel

Stocked trout stream

Parking:County park access
Map:40.1500, -74.1833

Toms River

freshwater - Ocean County

1 Active
Target Species
Trout (Rainbow/Brown/Brook)Largemouth Bass*Chain PickerelChannel Catfish
Water Temp
36F
Best Time
moving
Local Intel

Upper stretches stocked

Parking:Various access points
Map:39.9500, -74.2000

Metedeconk River

freshwater - Ocean County

1 Active
Target Species
Trout (Rainbow/Brown/Brook)Largemouth Bass*Chain Pickerel
Water Temp
36F
Best Time
moving
Local Intel

Stocked upstream

Parking:Limited public access
Map:40.0667, -74.1667

Great Egg Harbor River

freshwater - Atlantic County

1 Active
Target Species
Largemouth Bass*Chain PickerelChannel CatfishSunfish (Bluegill/Pumpkinseed)
Water Temp
36F
Best Time
moving
Local Intel

Pine Barrens river - tea-colored water

Parking:Various launch sites
Map:39.4830, -74.6700

East Creek Pond

freshwater - Cape May County

1 Active
Target Species
Largemouth Bass*Chain PickerelChannel CatfishCrappie (Black/White)
Water Temp
36F
Best Time
moving
Local Intel

Hidden gem in Cape May County

Parking:Limited access
Map:39.1670, -74.8830

Tuckahoe River

freshwater - Cape May County

1 Active
Target Species
Largemouth Bass*Chain PickerelChannel CatfishWhite Perch
Water Temp
36F
Best Time
moving
Local Intel

Beautiful Pine Barrens river

Parking:WMA access points
Map:39.2830, -74.7670