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Welcome to the up-close and unexpected south Jersey fall freshwater fishing bonanza.

5 Places to Find Walleye in Northern New Jersey Walleye are one of the most fun, vexing, frustrating, and challenging freshwater fish to catch on a consistent basis. Since 2010, approximately 17-million ‘eyes have been stocked, measuring between 16 and 20 inches. It’s full game on for walleyes starting May 1, as the statewide seasons are now open. Sure, this spine-studded, marble-eyed mystery has been a year-round legal quarry on the Delaware River, but the last two months have been catchand-release only on all other Garden and Empire state venues where it prowls. No doubt is was exaspera...

New Jersey’s Top Ice Fishing Spots A guide to several of the popular New Jersey ice fishing spots, the types of freshwater fish, and tips to catch them. December 14, 2020 New Jersey doesn’t jump out when you think of ice-fishing destinations. When I tell coworkers and other non-fishing friends that I go ice fishing in New Jersey, most of them are surprised. But, make no mistake, aside from exceptionally warm winters, the Garden State offers quality ice fishing every year, with a variety of species that rivals anywhere else in the country. Whether you’re a bait-and-wait/tip-up ice fisher...