Ridgewood, NJ Fishing Trip — September

Your Ridgewood, NJ Fishing Trip

September2 peopleFamily Trip
High 78°F / Low 61°F2.7" rain · 7 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in September

Brown TroutGood
Brown Trout
Various
Largemouth BassGood
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
WalleyeGood
Walleye
Various

September Weather in Ridgewood

78°F
Avg High
61°F
Avg Low
2.7"
Rainfall
7
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

54 Guides Near Ridgewood

No guides are based in Ridgewood, 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.

What to Bring

Check with your guide about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For inshore Fishing

  • Light rain jacket

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

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.

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.

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.

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