New Jersey Fishing by County

749 public lakes, reservoirs and rivers across 21 counties. Every water is public and fishable on a New Jersey licence — pick a county for the full list with access, species and ramps.

North Jersey (Skylands & Gateway)

• Bergen County 43 waters
• Hunterdon County 42 waters
• Mercer County 25 waters
• Passaic County 62 waters
• Sussex County 113 waters
• Warren County 44 waters

Central Jersey

• Essex County 16 waters
• Middlesex County 40 waters
• Morris County 99 waters
• Somerset County 25 waters
• Union County 21 waters

South Jersey (Pine Barrens & Delaware Bay)

• Atlantic County 29 waters
• Burlington County 53 waters
• Camden County 23 waters
• Cape May County 12 waters
• Cumberland County 24 waters
• Gloucester County 25 waters
• Monmouth County 50 waters
• Ocean County 43 waters
• Salem County 29 waters

Jersey Shore

• Hudson County 6 waters