Greenwood Lake

Name: eRegulations
Price range: $

Species	Open Seasons	Minimum Length	Daily Limit
Bass, Largemouth & Smallmouth	Jan. 1–June 19	Catch and release only
	June 20–Nov. 30	12 inches	5 combined
	Dec. 1–Dec. 31	Catch and release only
Catfish, Channel	Open year-round	12 inches	5
Crappie, Black & White	Open year-round	8 inches	10 combined
Muskellunge & Hybrids	Open year-round	44 inches	1
Perch, Yellow	Open year-round	No minimum	50
Pickerel, Chain	Open year-round	15 inches	5
Sunfish	Open year-round	No minimum	50 combined
Walleye	Jan. 1–Feb. 28	18 inches	3
	March 1–April 30	Catch and release only
	May 1–Dec. 31	18 inches	3
Herring, Alewife (landlocked) and blueback	Open year-round	6 inches maximum	35 Any unused herring must be returned to Greenwood Lake upon conclusion of the angler’s fishing trip. Herring may not be transported away from the lake’s shoreline by any mechanism and may not be sold.
All Other Species The possession or release of live Potentially Dangerous Fish is prohibited. Anglers MUST destroy these species if encountered while fishing.	Open year-round	No minimum	No limit
New York and New Jersey fishing licenses are both recognized anywhere on the lake or along the shoreline. Fishing is permitted 24 hours a day. In compliance with New York regulations, only certified virus-free baitfish may be transported to, or used on, the portion of Greenwood Lake owned by the State of New York. Anglers are urged to use only certified virus-free baitfish when fishing any portion of Greenwood Lake. Bow and arrow fishing for all carp, sucker, herring, catfish and eel is permitted. Crossbows are NOT allowed at Greenwood Lake. A valid fishing license is required. No more than five tip-ups and two hand-held devices may be used when ice fishing. All devices that are not hand held must be plainly marked with the name and address of the angler.

2026 New Jersey Musky School

You don’t want to miss the annual Musky School offered by Muskies Inc., now on Greenwood Lake!

Learn how to catch these elusive fish. This course offers informative tips and techniques to help any musky angler—beginner to experienced angler—catch more muskies.

Angler holding a 49-inch muskellunge caught during New Jersey Musky School 2025 on open water. — Ralph Cetrulo displays a 49-inch muskellunge caught during Musky School 2025. The program highlights New Jersey’s trophy muskie fishing opportunities and invites anglers to learn more about muskellunge techniques and conservation.

Learn from our seasoned veteran anglers. In the morning, classroom-style sessions will orient anglers on locations to fish, forage base, lure presentations, fishing tactics and more. Later in the day, participants will be on the water in a fully-equipped boat to pursue muskies with a personal instructor. This 6-hour course includes a shore lunch. This is a catch-and-release event. Muskies Inc. is a nonprofit organization. This is a fundraising event. All proceeds benefit the New Jersey musky fishery.

May 16, 2026 on Greenwood Lake

Fee: $385 includes one-year membership to Muskies Inc. Contact Ralph C. via e-mail. For more information about muskie conservation, angler programs, and local chapters, visit Muskies Inc. and Muskies Inc. Chapter 22 online. Like us on Facebook at Muskies Inc Chapter 22-New Jersey.

Official logo of Muskies Inc. Chapter 22 New Jersey, featuring a muskellunge graphic. The organization supports muskie conservation, education, and responsible angling across New Jersey waters.