Ridgefield Park, NJ Fishing Trip — October

Your Ridgefield Park, 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

5 species
WalleyeExcellent
Walleye
Various
Northern PikeExcellent
Northern Pike
Various
Largemouth BassGood
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Smallmouth BassGood
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
CrappieGood
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing

October Weather in Ridgefield Park

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 Ridgefield Park

No guides are based in Ridgefield Park, 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).

Buy License Online — New Jersey

Species Regulations

Walleye
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:18-inch minimum

Check the current NJ Freshwater Fishing Digest for specific waterbody exceptions.

Northern Pike
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:24-inch minimum

Check the current NJ Freshwater Fishing Digest for specific waterbody exceptions.

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.

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