Burlington County · stream · order 3 river · ~8 cfs typical
Bear Swamp River
Bear Swamp River is a stream in Burlington County, New Jersey. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from New Jersey's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
87°
67°
9 mph
11%
Sat
Overcast
89°
68°
12 mph
5%
Sun
Drizzle
88°
68°
13 mph
28%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Lake Cotoxen1.5 mi
- Sharps Run1.5 mi
- Lower Aetna Lake2.9 mi
- Little Creek3.0 mi
- Cold Water Run2.5 mi
- Birchwood Lake2.9 mi
- Papoose Lake3.2 mi
- Upper Aetna Lake3.3 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official NJ regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Bear Swamp River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Bear Swamp River?+
Yes — New Jersey requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Bear Swamp River?+
Bear Swamp River is a stream in Burlington County, New Jersey. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.