Ridgefield, NJ Fishing Trip — May
Your Ridgefield, NJ Fishing Trip
May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 69°F / Low 55°F7" rain · 18 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in May
ExcellentCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
ExcellentLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
ExcellentBrown Trout
Various
ExcellentNorthern Pike
Various
May Weather in Ridgefield
69°F
Avg High
55°F
Avg Low
7"
Rainfall
18
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
78 Guides Near Ridgefield
No guides are based in Ridgefield, 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
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.
Brown Trout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:9-inch minimum
More restrictive regulations may apply to Wild Trout Streams and Trout Conservation Areas; consult the current NJ Freshwater Fishing Digest.
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.