State Parks with Fishing
Cast a line at New Jersey state parks near the Shore. From legendary surf fishing at Island Beach to freshwater lakes in the Pine Barrens, find your perfect fishing spot.
Saltwater Fishing
Surf fishing, jetty fishing, and bay access at coastal state parks.
Barnegat Lighthouse
Barnegat Lighthouse State Park is a premier destination for outdoor recreation in Ocean County. This state park offers v...
Corsons Inlet
Corsons Inlet State Park is a premier destination for outdoor recreation in Atlantic County. This state park offers visi...
Higbee Beach
Higbee Beach Wildlife Management Area is a wildlife management area in Cape May County dedicated to conservation and out...
Freshwater Fishing
Lakes, ponds, and rivers in Pine Barrens state forests.
Allaire
Allaire State Park is a premier destination for outdoor recreation in Monmouth County. This state park offers visitors a...
Cape May Point
Cape May Point State Park is a premier destination for outdoor recreation in Cape May County. This state park offers vis...
Cheesequake
Cheesequake State Park is a premier destination for outdoor recreation in Monmouth County. This state park offers visito...
Great Bay Boulevard
Great Bay Boulevard Wildlife Management Area is a wildlife management area in Ocean County dedicated to conservation and...
Heislerville
Heislerville Wildlife Management Area is a wildlife management area in Cape May County dedicated to conservation and out...
Point Pleasant
Point Pleasant Wildlife Management Area is a wildlife management area in Ocean County dedicated to conservation and outd...
Fishing License & Regulations
License Requirements
A valid NJ fishing license is required for freshwater fishing. Saltwater anglers need to register with the NJ Saltwater Recreational Registry (free). Licenses available at nj.gov/fish.
Popular Species
Saltwater: Striped bass, bluefish, fluke, weakfish. Freshwater: Largemouth bass, pickerel, sunfish, catfish, and trout (stocked in spring).
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