Cumberland County · stream · order 3 river · ~3 cfs typical
Bears Head Branch
Bears Head Branch is a stream in Cumberland 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
Drizzle
86°
69°
6 mph
13%
Sat
Overcast
87°
68°
12 mph
1%
Sun
Drizzle
87°
71°
12 mph
60%
↗ 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
- Cumberland Pond1.3 mi
- Menantico Lake3.4 mi
- Slab Branch4.9 mi
- Panther Branch5.1 mi
- Cedar Branch5.1 mi
- Hankins Pond4.8 mi
- Memorial Park Pond6.4 mi
- Menantico Creek5.7 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.
Bears Head Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Bears Head Branch?+
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 Bears Head Branch?+
Bears Head Branch is a stream in Cumberland County, New Jersey. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.