Englewood Cliffs, NJ Fishing Trip — April

Your Englewood Cliffs, NJ Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 61°F / Low 44°F3.2" rain · 10 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in April

5 species
Channel CatfishExcellent
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
CrappieExcellent
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Rainbow TroutExcellent
Rainbow Trout
Various
Smallmouth BassGood
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing

April Weather in Englewood Cliffs

61°F
Avg High
44°F
Avg Low
3.2"
Rainfall
10
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

77 Guides Near Englewood Cliffs

No guides are based in Englewood Cliffs, but these guides operate nearby.

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$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

New Jersey Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$22.50
Non-Resident$34
Requirements

Required for ages 16-69. Trout stamp additional. Separate saltwater registry (free).

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Species Regulations

Channel Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

No specific regulations beyond general freshwater fishing rules.

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:10 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

No specific notes.

Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum

Check the current NJ Freshwater Fishing Digest for specific waterbody exceptions, including catch and release areas.

Rainbow Trout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:9-inch minimum

Check the NJ Fish and Wildlife Digest for specific regulations on trout-stocked waters, including seasonal closures and gear restrictions. Some waters are designated as 'Trout Conservation Areas' with specific rules.

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