Fishing in
Ocean County
Ocean County, New Jersey has 258 named fishable waters, 2 of them with stocking records on the books.
On the map
129 waters
Waters in Ocean County
- Toms Riverstream4× stocked
- Lake Shenandoahreservoir2× stocked
- Prospertown Lakereservoir104 ac
- Lake Manettareservoir88 ac
- North Pondlake84 ac
- Log Creek Pondlake71 ac
- Lake Barnegatreservoir65 ac
- Manahawkin Lakereservoir62 ac
- Bamber Lakereservoir61 ac
- Horicon Lakereservoir59 ac
- Success Lakereservoir57 ac
- Pine Lakereservoir57 ac
- Lake Rivierareservoir50 ac
- Marshelder Pondlake45 ac
- Holiday Lakereservoir44 ac
- Brindle Lakereservoir42 ac
- Deer Head Lakereservoir41 ac
- Arnold Pondlake39 ac
- Forge Pondlake36 ac
- Switlick Lakereservoir33 ac
- Collins Lower Tide Pondlake33 ac
- Pohatcong Lakereservoir31 ac
- Lake Wadillreservoir29 ac
- Lower Lakereservoir28 ac
- Twilight Lakereservoir27 ac
- Lake Louisereservoir24 ac
- Wells Mills Reservoirreservoir24 ac
- Bennetts Pondreservoir23 ac
- Collins Upper Tide Pondlake23 ac
- Colliers Lakereservoir23 ac
228 more on the map above.
What you'll catch here
- Trout2 waters
Latest stockings
- Lake ShenandoahTroutNov 17, 2025
- Lake ShenandoahTroutNov 17, 2025
- Toms RiverTroutOct 14, 2025
- Toms RiverTroutOct 14, 2025
- Toms RiverTroutOct 14, 2025
- Toms RiverTroutOct 14, 2025
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Ocean County fishing — FAQ
Where can I fish in Ocean County, New Jersey?+
Ocean County has 258 named fishable waters, 2 with stocking records. The map above shows every one.
What fish are stocked in Ocean County?+
Waters in Ocean County hold trout. See each water's page for its full stocking history.
Do I need a license to fish in Ocean County?+
Yes — New Jersey requires a fishing license statewide. Buy one from the state agency before you go.