Hackensack, NJ Fishing Trip — October
Your Hackensack, NJ Fishing Trip
October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 65°F / Low 49°F4.3" rain · 8 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in October
GoodRainbow Trout
Various
GoodLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
GoodSmallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
GoodCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
October Weather in Hackensack
65°F
Avg High
49°F
Avg Low
4.3"
Rainfall
8
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
78 Guides Near Hackensack
No guides are based in Hackensack, but these guides operate nearby.
$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.
What's Biting By Month
Peak
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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).
Species Regulations
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.
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.
Smallmouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum
Specific regulations may apply to certain waters, so consult the NJ Fish and Wildlife Digest.
Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:10 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
No specific notes.