Other Gamefish in New Jersey
4 species documented in New Jersey, alongside live conditions on the state’s 15 gauged waters.
Recorded species
Documented in New Jersey
Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
490 records
American Shad
Alosa sapidissima
252 records
Bowfin
Amia calva
19 records
Freshwater Drum
Aplodinotus grunniens
3 records
Bars compare how many records exist, which reflects survey effort as much as fish populations. Read them as evidence the species is present, not as a ranking of the fishing.
Live conditions
Biggest New Jersey waters right now
| River | Drainage | Flow | Temp | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware River | 6,780 sq mi | 7,120 cfs | 61°F | 1h ago |
| Ramapo River | 160 sq mi | 351 cfs | 61°F | 1h ago |
| South Branch Raritan River | 147 sq mi | 526 cfs | — | 1h ago |
| Passaic River | 805 sq mi | 3,500 cfs | — | 1h ago |
| Raritan River | 785 sq mi | 3,380 cfs | — | 1h ago |
| Rancocas Creek | 343 sq mi | 10,200 cfs | 64°F | 21 min ago |
| Millstone River | 258 sq mi | 1,420 cfs | 61°F | 1h ago |
| Paulins Kill | 126 sq mi | 228 cfs | 82°F | 1h ago |
| Toms River | 123 sq mi | 187 cfs | 64°F | 1h ago |
| Rockaway River | 119 sq mi | 114 cfs | — | 30 min ago |