Fishing in Middlesex County Parks

IMPORTANT ALERT​ - All Middlesex County Parks and Open Spaces are open from sunrise to sunset with strict social distancing requirements. Pursuant to Executive Order 204, effective Monday, December 7, 2020 until further notice, the gathering limit for all outdoor activities is limited to 25 individuals. The Parks Administration Building is closed to the public until further notice. Park visitors are to practice social distancing and are strongly encouraged to wear a mask while enjoying our parks and open spaces.

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***2021 PICNIC RESERVATIONS*** Due to Covid-19 concerns, picnic reservations for 2021 will not take place in person or by phone on January 4, 2021. Opening day of reservations is tentatively scheduled for Monday, March 1, 2021. Information regarding the 2021 reservations process will be on our website in mid-February. If you have any questions, please visit the picnic reservation page or call our reservation office at 732-745-3900.

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​A New Jersey State fishing license is required for all freshwater fishing (ages 16 through 69) in all Middlesex County Parks and a trout stamp is also required when fishing for trout.  Catches must confrom to NJ State species size and number limits. A NJ State fishing license can be purchased at any local fishing supply or bait shop.  For more information about fishing licenses, visit the New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife website.

Park	Name of Water	Type of Fish	Fishing Location
Davidson Mill Pond Park South Brunswick	Davidsons Mill Pond	Large Mouth Bass, Pickerel, Sunfish, Catfish, Bluegill	Cast from shore or boat
Donaldson Park Highland Park	Raritan River	Striped Bass, Bluefish, Carp, Catfish, Eel, Perch	Cast from shore
Fords Park Woodbridge	Fords Pond	Catfish	Cast from shore
Ireland Brook South Brunswick	Ireland Brook	Trout - Stocked	Cast from shore
Jamesburg Park Helmetta	Helmetta Lake	Crappie, Bluegill, Pickerel, Largemouth Bass	Cast from shore
Johnson Park Piscataway	Raritan River	Striped Bass, Bluefish, Carp, Catfish, Eel, Perch	Cast from shore
Johnson Park Piscataway	Johnson Park Pond	Large Mouth Bass, Eel Channel Catfish, Bluegill, Crappie	Cast from shore and boardwalk
New Brunswick Landing New Brunswick (Boyd Park)	Raritan River	Striped Bass, Bluefish, Carp, Catfish, Eel, Perch	Cast from shore, NOT FROM DOCK
Old Bridge Waterfront Park Old Bridge	Raritan Bay	Summer Flounder, Stripped Bass, Bluefish, Weakfish, Sea robin	Cast from beach  or piers
Raritan Bay Waterfront Park South Amboy/Sayreville	Raritan Bay	Summer Flounder, Stripped Bass, Bluefish, Weakfish, Sea robin	Cast from beach
Roosevelt Park Edison	Roosevelt Park Pond	Trout - Stocked, Channel Catfish, Crappie, Carp, Yellow Perch, Bluegill	Cast from shore
Spring Lake Park* South Plainfield	Spring Lake	Catfish, Large Mouth Bass	Cast from shore
Thompson Park Monroe/Jamesburg	Manalapan Lake	Trout - Stocked, Sunfish, Channel Catfish, Crappie, Pickerel, Largemouth Bass	Cast from shore or boat

*Fish caught in these waters are not safe for consumption.

 
Click here to download "A guide to Health Advisories for Eating Fish and Crabs Caught in New Jersey Waters" by the NJ Departments of Environmental Protection and Health.

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