FishKillFlea New Jersey offers Free Fishing Days!
2026 NJ Free Fishing Days
| Date | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| June 6, 2026 (First Saturday) | Free Fishing Day | No freshwater license or trout stamp needed! |
| October 17, 2026 | Fall Free Fishing Day | Usually lines up with fall trout stocking |
Best Spots
| Water | Region | Species | Why Go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Island Beach State Park | Ocean County | Striped bass, fluke | Premier surfcasting destination — saltwater FREE! |
| Round Valley Reservoir | Hunterdon County | Lake trout, brown trout | Deepest lake in NJ — state record lakers! |
| Lake Hopatcong | Morris/Sussex | Walleye, muskie, bass | Largest freshwater lake in NJ |
| Musconetcong River | NW NJ | Rainbow, brown trout | Exceptional trout stream |
See all NJ fishing spots.