Fly fishing inNew Jersey
The Musconetcong and South Branch of the Raritan hold quality trout surprisingly close to NYC.
New Jersey waters
7 rivers, lakes and creeks with fly picks and reports.
Barnegat Bay / Manasquan Inlet
Major saltwater estuary complex and inlet fishing for fly anglers targeting migratory stripers, bluefish and weakfish—excellent tidal fly opportunities.
Flows, flies & reports→riverDelaware River
Long, productive river with excellent smallmouth bass, seasonal shad runs and trout in upper tailwater/freestone sections—prime for both freshwater and anadromous fly fishing.
Flows, flies & reports→riverFlat Brook (Big Flatbrook)
Cold, spring-fed freestone (Big and Little Flatbrook) in Stokes State Forest known for wild brook and brown trout and excellent dry-fly water.
Flows, flies & reports→lakeLake Hopatcong
New Jersey's largest lake with strong warmwater bass and panfish populations; known for productive smallmouth and largemouth fly fishing in spring and fall.
Flows, flies & reports→riverMusconetcong River
A freestone tributary of the Delaware with good wild and stocked trout populations and pocket water ideal for trout nymphing and dry-fly fishing.
Flows, flies & reports→riverPaulins Kill
One of New Jersey's premier freestone trout streams, offering long productive runs and deep pools with healthy wild and stocked trout populations.
Flows, flies & reports→riverPequest River
Spring-fed trout stream influenced by the Pequest Trout Hatchery with excellent trout fishing on public preserves and tailwater-like consistency in stretches.
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