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New Jersey

Freshwater Fishing

Freshwater Fishing

Summary of Fishing Regulations

Water Supply Reservoirs Open To Fishing By Permit Only

Permits must be obtained from the specific reservoir owner listed below. A valid fishing license is also required.

Waterbody

County

Type of Fishing

Fee

Permit Source

Newark-Pequannock
Watershed Reservoirs

Echo Lake

Passaic

Boat & Shoreline

Yes

Newark Watershed reservoir permits available in person or online (in person pick-up) at:

City of Newark
223 Echo Lake Road, Newfoundland, NJ 07435
973-697-1724
www.newarknj.gov/card/recreational-permit

Clinton Reservoir

Oak Ridge Reservoir

Morris

Canistear Reservoir

Sussex

Oradell Reservoir

Bergen

Shoreline only

Yes

Veolia reservoir permits available online only at:

Veolia Watershed Recreation Program
https://mywater.veolia.us/new-york/water-in-my-area/watershed-recreation-program

Woodcliff Lake

Lake Tappan Reservoir
Lake Deforest