98 public waters in the North Jersey (Skylands & Gateway) region — 63 lakes/reservoirs and 35 rivers. Every one is public water fishable on a New Jersey licence.
See every public fishing venue in New Jersey on the map, with boat ramps, camping, parking and full rules for each one.
Lake Hopatcong, a 2,507-acre lake in Morris and Sussex Counties, New Jersey, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife: A North Jersey natural glacial lake (Hopatcong, Greenwood, Swartswood, Budd, Culvers) — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, and a stocked Walleye, Muskellunge and Hybrid Striped Bass programme on the larger ones; New Jersey's best all-round warmwater fishing.
Boonton Reservoir in Morris County holds a strong mixed bass-and-trout fishery -- largemouth and smallmouth bass, channel catfish and yellow perch lead, with stocked rainbow, brown and brook trout, pickerel, calico bass (white crappie) and bullhead also present.
Splitrock Reservoir, a 564-acre lake in Morris County, New Jersey, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife: One of the North Jersey Highlands' big drinking-water reservoirs open to fishing (Spruce Run, Merrill Creek, Monksville, Manasquan) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, stocked rainbow and Brown Trout, and Hybrid Striped Bass, in deep, clear, forested water.
A 505-acre Morris County lake in the North Jersey Skylands offering largemouth and smallmouth bass, yellow perch and chain pickerel as primary targets, plus rainbow trout in cooler months. Black crappie, bluegill and brown bullhead round out a well-rounded warm-water and cool-season fishery.
Morris and Passaic Counties, New Jersey — Oak Ridge Reservoir is a 470-acre lake, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife: One of the North Jersey Highlands' big drinking-water reservoirs open to fishing (Spruce Run, Merrill Creek, Monksville, Manasquan) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, stocked rainbow and Brown Trout, and Hybrid Striped Bass, in deep, clear, forested water.
Budd Lake, a 391-acre lake in Morris County, New Jersey, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife: A North Jersey natural glacial lake (Hopatcong, Greenwood, Swartswood, Budd, Culvers) — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, and a stocked Walleye, Muskellunge and Hybrid Striped Bass programme on the larger ones; New Jersey's best all-round warmwater fishing.
In Sussex and Morris Counties, New Jersey, Lake Musconetcong is a 316-acre lake, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife. A North Jersey natural glacial lake (Hopatcong, Greenwood, Swartswood, Budd, Culvers) — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, and a stocked Walleye, Muskellunge and Hybrid Striped Bass programme on the larger ones; New Jersey's best all-round warmwater fishing.
Lake Denmark (267 acres) sits in Morris County, New-Jersey, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Morris County, New-Jersey — Butler Reservoir is a 173-acre lake, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Morris County, New-Jersey — Lake Parsippany is a 155-acre lake, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
White Meadow Lake (143 acres) sits in Morris County, New-Jersey, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Mount Hope Lake (134 acres) sits in Morris County, New-Jersey, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Morris County, New-Jersey, Lake Kinnelon is a 128-acre lake, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Picatinny Lake (105 acres) sits in Morris County, New-Jersey, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Morris County, New-Jersey — Lake Valhalla is a 90-acre lake, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Morris and Sussex Counties, New Jersey — Tilcon Lake is a 86-acre lake, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife: A New Jersey pond or small lake — Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Sunfish, Crappie and Yellow Perch, most with a car-top launch or shore access.
Pio Costa Lake (80 acres) sits in Morris County, New-Jersey, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Morris County, New-Jersey — Lake Shawnee is a 78-acre lake, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Morris County, New-Jersey — Taylortown Reservoir is a 77-acre lake, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Lake Estling, a 76-acre lake in Morris County, New-Jersey, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Morris County, New-Jersey, Shongum Lake is a 74-acre lake, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Morris County, New-Jersey, Timberbrook Pond is a 61-acre lake, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Morris County, New-Jersey, West Lake is a 58-acre lake, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Morris County, New-Jersey, Lake Swannanoa is a 56-acre lake, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Morris County, New-Jersey — Clyde Potts Reservoir is a 55-acre lake, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Morris County, New-Jersey — Longwood Lake is a 54-acre lake, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Durham Pond, a 46-acre lake in Morris County, New-Jersey, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
East Lake (46 acres) sits in Morris County, New-Jersey, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Cozy Lake (37 acres) sits in Morris County, New-Jersey, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Morris County, New-Jersey — Woodland Lake is a 37-acre lake, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Deer Lake (36 acres) sits in Morris County, New-Jersey, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Dixons Pond, a 35-acre lake in Morris County, New-Jersey, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Sussex and Morris Counties, New Jersey — Ryker Lake is a 32-acre lake, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife: A New Jersey pond or small lake — Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Sunfish, Crappie and Yellow Perch, most with a car-top launch or shore access.
Morris County, New-Jersey — Waterloo Lakes is a 32-acre lake, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Morris County, New-Jersey — Moosepac Pond is a 26-acre lake, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Morris County, New Jersey — Bee Meadow Park Pond is a 24-acre lake, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife: A New Jersey pond or small lake — Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Sunfish, Crappie and Yellow Perch, most with a car-top launch or shore access.
Morris County, New-Jersey — Lake Rickabear is a 24-acre lake, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Morris County, New-Jersey — Rock Ridge Lake is a 22-acre lake, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Koehler Pond, a 21-acre lake in Morris County, New-Jersey, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Morris County, New Jersey — Surprise Lake is a 20-acre lake, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife: A New Jersey pond or small lake — Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Sunfish, Crappie and Yellow Perch, most with a car-top launch or shore access.
Morris County, New-Jersey — Horseshoe Lake is a 19-acre lake, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Speedwell Lake, a 19-acre lake in Morris County, New Jersey, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife: An NJDEP spring/fall Trout-stocked lake — rainbow, brown and Brook Trout stocked from the Pequest Hatchery, over a resident Largemouth Bass and pickerel population.
Misty Pond, a 19-acre lake in Morris County, New-Jersey, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Arrowhead Lake (19 acres) sits in Morris County, New-Jersey, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Mount Hope Pond (18 acres) sits in Morris County, New-Jersey, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Morris County, New Jersey, Mt. Hope Pond is a 18-acre lake, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife. An NJDEP spring/fall Trout-stocked lake — rainbow, brown and Brook Trout stocked from the Pequest Hatchery, over a resident Largemouth Bass and pickerel population.
Morris County, New-Jersey — Lake Pocahontas is a 18-acre lake, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Morris County, New-Jersey — Cooks Pond is a 17-acre lake, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Morris County, New-Jersey — Untermeyer Lake is a 16-acre lake, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Morris County, New-Jersey — Wildwood Lake is a 15-acre lake, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Morris County, New Jersey — Lake Ames is a 15-acre lake, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife: A New Jersey pond or small lake — Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Sunfish, Crappie and Yellow Perch, most with a car-top launch or shore access.
Saffin Pond (12 acres) sits in Morris County, New Jersey, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife. A New Jersey pond or small lake — Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Sunfish, Crappie and Yellow Perch, most with a car-top launch or shore access.
In Morris County, New Jersey, Burnham Park Ponds is a 8-acre lake, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife. An NJDEP spring/fall Trout-stocked lake — rainbow, brown and Brook Trout stocked from the Pequest Hatchery, over a resident Largemouth Bass and pickerel population.
Silas Condict Park Lake (7 acres) sits in Morris County, New Jersey, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife. A New Jersey pond or small lake — Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Sunfish, Crappie and Yellow Perch, most with a car-top launch or shore access.
In Morris County, New Jersey, George Lake is a 6-acre lake, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife. A New Jersey pond or small lake — Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Sunfish, Crappie and Yellow Perch, most with a car-top launch or shore access.
Kays Pond (6 acres) sits in Morris County, New Jersey, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife. A New Jersey pond or small lake — Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Sunfish, Crappie and Yellow Perch, most with a car-top launch or shore access.
Sunrise Lake, a 4-acre lake in Morris County, New Jersey, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife: A New Jersey pond or small lake — Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Sunfish, Crappie and Yellow Perch, most with a car-top launch or shore access.
Hedden Park Lake (4 acres) sits in Morris County, New Jersey, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife. A New Jersey pond or small lake — Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Sunfish, Crappie and Yellow Perch, most with a car-top launch or shore access.
Morris County, New Jersey — Community Park Pond (Walrus Pond) is a 3-acre lake, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife: A New Jersey pond or small lake — Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Sunfish, Crappie and Yellow Perch, most with a car-top launch or shore access.
In Morris County, New Jersey, Chubb Park Pond is a 2-acre lake, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife. A New Jersey pond or small lake — Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Sunfish, Crappie and Yellow Perch, most with a car-top launch or shore access.
Atwater Pond (Black River WMA), a 2-acre lake in Morris County, New Jersey, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife: A New Jersey pond or small lake — Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Sunfish, Crappie and Yellow Perch, most with a car-top launch or shore access.
Atwater Pond (2 acres) sits in Morris County, New Jersey, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife. An NJDEP spring/fall Trout-stocked lake — rainbow, brown and Brook Trout stocked from the Pequest Hatchery, over a resident Largemouth Bass and pickerel population.
Morris County, New Jersey — Morris County Park Pond (Malhon Dickerson Reservation) is a 1-acre lake, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife: A New Jersey pond or small lake — Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Sunfish, Crappie and Yellow Perch, most with a car-top launch or shore access.
New Jersey year-round Catch-and-Release / artificial-only area; Trout-stocked with in-season closures; state-designated Wild Trout Stream (native Brook Trout); state-designated Wild Trout Stream (multiple wild species).
Warren, Hunterdon, Morris and 1 more county in New Jersey — Musconetcong River is a 72 km stream, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife: A limestone-influenced North Jersey Trout river (Musconetcong, Pequest, South Branch Raritan) — cold, alkaline, fertile water growing big wild and holdover Brown Trout, New Jersey's closest thing to a spring creek.
In Hunterdon, Somerset and Morris Counties, New Jersey, Raritan River (South Branch) is a 58 km river or creek, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife. A limestone-influenced North Jersey Trout river (Musconetcong, Pequest, South Branch Raritan) — cold, alkaline, fertile water growing big wild and holdover Brown Trout, New Jersey's closest thing to a spring creek.
Morris County, New Jersey — Rockaway River is a 54 km stream, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife: An NJDEP-stocked Trout stream — rainbow, brown and Brook Trout stocked heavily through spring from the Pequest Hatchery, with Smallmouth Bass in the warmer lower reaches.
In Morris, Somerset, Union and 1 more county in New Jersey, Passaic River is a 138 km river or creek, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife. An NJDEP-stocked Trout stream — rainbow, brown and Brook Trout stocked heavily through spring from the Pequest Hatchery, with Smallmouth Bass in the warmer lower reaches.
Bergen, Passaic and Morris Counties, New Jersey — Ramapo River is a 32 km stream, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife: An NJDEP-stocked Trout stream — rainbow, brown and Brook Trout stocked heavily through spring from the Pequest Hatchery, with Smallmouth Bass in the warmer lower reaches.
Spruce Run Creek runs 16 km through Hunterdon and Morris Counties, New Jersey, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife: An NJDEP-stocked Trout stream — rainbow, brown and Brook Trout stocked heavily through spring from the Pequest Hatchery, with Smallmouth Bass in the warmer lower reaches.
Drakes Brook runs 8 km through Morris County, New Jersey, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife: An NJDEP-stocked Trout stream — rainbow, brown and Brook Trout stocked heavily through spring from the Pequest Hatchery, with Smallmouth Bass in the warmer lower reaches.
In Sussex and Morris Counties, New Jersey, Lubbers Run is a 12 km river or creek, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife. An NJDEP-stocked Trout stream — rainbow, brown and Brook Trout stocked heavily through spring from the Pequest Hatchery, with Smallmouth Bass in the warmer lower reaches.
Morris, Hunterdon and Somerset Counties, New Jersey — Black River is a 5 km stream, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife: An NJDEP-stocked Trout stream — rainbow, brown and Brook Trout stocked heavily through spring from the Pequest Hatchery, with Smallmouth Bass in the warmer lower reaches.
Beaver Brook (Morris) runs 9 km through Morris County, New Jersey, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife: An NJDEP-stocked Trout stream — rainbow, brown and Brook Trout stocked heavily through spring from the Pequest Hatchery, with Smallmouth Bass in the warmer lower reaches.
Mill Brook (8 km) flows through Morris County, New Jersey, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife. New Jersey state-designated Wild Trout Stream (Wild Brown Trout); Trout-stocked with in-season closures.
Hibernia Brook (8 km) flows through Morris County, New Jersey, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife. An NJDEP-stocked Trout stream — rainbow, brown and Brook Trout stocked heavily through spring from the Pequest Hatchery, with Smallmouth Bass in the warmer lower reaches.
Morris County, New Jersey — Whippany River (below Whitehead Rd.) is a 7 km stream, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife: An NJDEP-stocked Trout stream — rainbow, brown and Brook Trout stocked heavily through spring from the Pequest Hatchery, with Smallmouth Bass in the warmer lower reaches.
Morris County, New Jersey — Burnett Brook is a 9 km stream, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife: New Jersey state-designated Wild Trout Stream (Wild Brown Trout).
Morris County, New Jersey — Primrose Brook is a 8 km stream, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife: New Jersey state-designated Wild Trout Stream (native Brook Trout).
In Morris, Somerset and Hunterdon Counties, New Jersey, Herzog Brook is a 8 km river or creek, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife. New Jersey state-designated Wild Trout Stream (multiple wild species).
Pequannock River (29 km) flows through Morris and Passaic Counties, New Jersey, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife. An NJDEP-stocked Trout stream — rainbow, brown and Brook Trout stocked heavily through spring from the Pequest Hatchery, with Smallmouth Bass in the warmer lower reaches.
Pompton River runs 11 km through Morris and Passaic Counties, New Jersey, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife: An NJDEP-stocked Trout stream — rainbow, brown and Brook Trout stocked heavily through spring from the Pequest Hatchery, with Smallmouth Bass in the warmer lower reaches.
Peapack Brook runs 6 km through Somerset and Morris Counties, New Jersey, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife: An NJDEP-stocked Trout stream — rainbow, brown and Brook Trout stocked heavily through spring from the Pequest Hatchery, with Smallmouth Bass in the warmer lower reaches.
Morris County, New Jersey — Russia Brook is a 5 km stream, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife: An NJDEP-stocked Trout stream — rainbow, brown and Brook Trout stocked heavily through spring from the Pequest Hatchery, with Smallmouth Bass in the warmer lower reaches.
Turkey Brook (5 km) flows through Morris County, New Jersey, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife. New Jersey state-designated Wild Trout Stream (multiple wild species).
Indian Grave Brook spans the Morris-Somerset county line for 4.4 km, providing Central Jersey anglers a compact but reliable Brown and Brook Trout fishery. New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife manages this intimate stream for consistent seasonal opportunity.
At 4.3 km, Teetertown Brook is a small Morris County stream where Rainbow, Brown and Brook Trout congregate in well-defined pools and runs. Its modest length and productive character make it a popular choice for Central Jersey fly and spin anglers seeking accessible, quality trout water.
In Morris County, New Jersey, Flanders Brook is a 4 km river or creek, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife. New Jersey state-designated Wild Trout Stream (multiple wild species).
Jackson Brook (1 km) flows through Morris County, New Jersey, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife. New Jersey state-designated Wild Trout Stream (Wild Brown Trout); Trout-stocked with in-season closures.
Morris County, New Jersey — Whippany River is a 21 km stream, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife: New Jersey state-designated Wild Trout Stream (multiple wild species).
Trout Brook (4 km) flows through Morris County, New Jersey, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife. New Jersey Trout-stocked with in-season closures; state-designated Wild Trout Stream (native Brook Trout).
Stephensburg Brook (3 km) flows through Morris and Warren Counties, New Jersey, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife. New Jersey Trout-stocked with in-season closures; state-designated Wild Trout Stream (native Brook Trout).
Morris County, New Jersey — Rhinehart Brook is a 3 km stream, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife: New Jersey state-designated Wild Trout Stream (native Brook Trout).
Wanaque River Lower flows through Passaic and Morris Counties, New Jersey, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife. An NJDEP-stocked Trout stream — rainbow, brown and Brook Trout stocked heavily through spring from the Pequest Hatchery, with Smallmouth Bass in the warmer lower reaches.
In Morris County, New Jersey, Whippany River (above Whitehead Rd.) is a river or creek, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife. An NJDEP-stocked Trout stream — rainbow, brown and Brook Trout stocked heavily through spring from the Pequest Hatchery, with Smallmouth Bass in the warmer lower reaches.
In Morris County, New Jersey, Weldon Brook is a 2 km river or creek, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife. New Jersey Trophy Musky water.
Pequannock River TCA runs through Passaic and Morris Counties, New Jersey, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife: An NJDEP-stocked Trout stream — rainbow, brown and Brook Trout stocked heavily through spring from the Pequest Hatchery, with Smallmouth Bass in the warmer lower reaches.
India Brook (2 km) flows through Morris County, New Jersey, managed by New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife. An NJDEP-stocked Trout stream — rainbow, brown and Brook Trout stocked heavily through spring from the Pequest Hatchery, with Smallmouth Bass in the warmer lower reaches.
Across its mapped waters, Morris County holds 24 species on PiscaMaps, including Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch, Bluegill, Brown Trout, Brook Trout and Pumpkinseed Sunfish.
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