Wood-Ridge, NJ Fishing Trip — April
Your Wood-Ridge, NJ Fishing Trip
April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 61°F / Low 44°F3.1" rain · 9 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in April
ExcellentLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
ExcellentChannel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
ExcellentWalleye
Various
GoodSmallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
April Weather in Wood-Ridge
61°F
Avg High
44°F
Avg Low
3.1"
Rainfall
9
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
78 Guides Near Wood-Ridge
No guides are based in Wood-Ridge, 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
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.
Channel Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
No specific regulations beyond general freshwater fishing rules.
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.
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.