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What's biting in New Jersey in November: black crappie, bluefish, brook trout and brown trout at their peak, with black sea bass, bluefin tuna and little tunny around too, according to Fish Scouter's month-by-month season calendar. It follows New Jersey fishing across 2 waters, with 28 fish-by-water guides for 28 fish.
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What's biting in New Jersey in November
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Black crappie
New Jersey freshwater
Bluefish
New Jersey saltwater fishing
Brook trout
New Jersey freshwater
Brown trout
New Jersey freshwater
Chain pickerel
New Jersey freshwater
Largemouth bass
New Jersey freshwater
Muskellunge
New Jersey freshwater
Northern pike
New Jersey freshwater
Rainbow trout
New Jersey freshwater
Striped bass
New Jersey saltwater fishing
Tautog
New Jersey saltwater fishing
Walleye
New Jersey freshwater
Black sea bass
New Jersey saltwater fishing
Bluefin tuna
New Jersey saltwater fishing
Little tunny
New Jersey saltwater fishing
Where to fish in New Jersey
2 watersCape May to Sandy Hook
New Jersey saltwater fishing
November: The heart of the fall striper run
Fished from Cape May, Atlantic City, Barnegat Light, Point Pleasant, Belmar, Sandy Hook.
5,303 charted public spots — 3,021 beach / shore access, 868 artificial reef, 482 seawall / riprap. Open the map in the app to see them.
AlbacoreAtlantic bonitoAtlantic mackerelBigeye tunaBlack drumBlack sea bassBlue marlinBlue sharkBluefin tunaBluefishBlueline tilefishCommon thresherGolden tilefishLittle tunnyMahi-mahiScupShortfin makoStriped bassSummer flounderSwordfishTautogWahooWeakfishWhite marlinWhitingWinter flounderYellowfin tuna
New Jersey saltwater fishing, month by monthRound Valley to the Pine Barrens
New Jersey freshwater
November: Pickerel
Fished from Round Valley Reservoir, Lake Hopatcong, Delaware River, Spruce Run, Pine Barrens ponds.
New Jersey freshwater, month by monthRules and licence
Size and bag limits and seasons in New Jersey are set by the New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife (NJ Fish and Wildlife) and change — read the current rule before you keep a fish.
Statewide rules today
NJ Fish and Wildlife, where no local rule appliesopen (Statewide, fresh water) · 9" TL minimum · 25 per person
open (Statewide, fresh water) · 8" TL minimum · 10 per person
open (Statewide, fresh water) · no minimum size · Unlimited — it must be destroyed, not released
open (Statewide, fresh water) · no minimum size · 25 per person
open (Statewide, fresh water) · no minimum size · 25 per person
open (Statewide, fresh water) · 9" TL minimum · 2 per person · changes Jan 1
open (Statewide, fresh water) · no minimum size · 25 per person
open (Statewide, fresh water) · 9" TL minimum · 2 per person · changes Jan 1
open (Statewide, fresh water) · 15" TL minimum · 5 per person
open (Statewide, fresh water) · 12" TL minimum · 5 per person
open (Statewide, fresh water) · no minimum size · 25 per person
open (Statewide, fresh water) · no minimum size · Unlimited — it must be destroyed, not released
open (Statewide, fresh water) · 16" TL minimum · 2 per person
open (Statewide, fresh water) · 12" TL minimum · 5 per person · closes Apr 15
open (Statewide, fresh water) · 40" TL minimum · 1 per person
open (Statewide, fresh water) · 24" TL minimum · 2 per person
open (Statewide, fresh water) · no minimum size · Unlimited — it must be destroyed, not released
open (Statewide, fresh water) · 9" TL minimum · 2 per person · changes Jan 1
open (Statewide, fresh water) · no minimum size · 25 per person
open (Statewide, fresh water) · 12" TL minimum · 5 per person · closes Apr 15
open (Statewide, fresh water) · slot 28–31" TL · 1 per person · closes Jan 1
open (Statewide, fresh water) · 18" TL minimum · 3 per person · closes Mar 1
open (Statewide, fresh water) · no minimum size · 25 per person
open (Statewide, fresh water) · no minimum size · 25 per person
open (Statewide, fresh water) · no minimum size · 25 per person
As of 8 November 2026. Source NJ Fish and Wildlife, checked 7 November 2026 · For education only — rules change. Always confirm with NJ Fish and Wildlife before you keep a fish.
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