🐟 What fish can you catch in Paterson?

Most commonly caught species around Paterson , NJ : Largemouth bass - 64,269 reported catches Bluegill - 12,158 reported catches Striped bass - 9,081 reported catches Black crappie - 6,706 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 5,060 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Paterson fishing reports?

The latest Paterson , NJ fishing reports are: @vargas.e reported a nice Largemouth bass at Bowne Park . @Troutcarpbasscatsalmon reported a nice Striped bass at Hackensack River . @connorthornton1 reported a nice Brown trout at Lake Hopatcong . @Cb_fishing reported a nice Largemouth bass at Prospect Park Lake . @Garden-state-fishing reported a nice White sucker . .

Fishing in Paterson, NJ

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Paterson, New Jersey?

Anglers in Paterson , NJ recommend these top fishing spots: Hudson River , Passaic River , Hartung Lake , Rahway River , Orange Reservoir .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Paterson?

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Top fish species in Paterson

Latest Paterson fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Bowne Park

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Striped bass

Hackensack River

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Brown trout

Lake Hopatcong

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Largemouth bass

Prospect Park Lake

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White sucker

9 in · 5 oz

Black crappie

Prospect Park Lake

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Common carp

Clove Lake

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Largemouth bass

White Meadow Lake

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Brown bullhead

Harlem Meer

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Brown bullhead

Harlem Meer

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Fishing regulations in Paterson

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40°54′52.9″N 74°09′44.6″W

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FAQ about Paterson fishing

Anglers in Paterson, NJ recommend these top fishing spots: Hudson River, Passaic River, Hartung Lake, Rahway River, and Orange Reservoir.

Most commonly caught species around Paterson, NJ:

Largemouth bass - 64,269 reported catches
Bluegill - 12,158 reported catches
Striped bass - 9,081 reported catches
Black crappie - 6,706 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 5,060 reported catches

The latest Paterson, NJ fishing reports are:

@vargas.e reported a nice Largemouth bass at Bowne Park.
@Troutcarpbasscatsalmon reported a nice Striped bass at Hackensack River.
@connorthornton1 reported a nice Brown trout at Lake Hopatcong.
@Cb_fishing reported a nice Largemouth bass at Prospect Park Lake.
@Garden-state-fishing reported a nice White sucker.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Paterson, NJ. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: