Ocean County · stream · order 3 river · ~10 cfs typical
Blacks Branch
Blacks Branch is a stream in Ocean 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
Mostly clear
85°
65°
8 mph
12%
Sat
Overcast
88°
66°
11 mph
5%
Sun
Overcast
85°
69°
12 mph
24%
↗ 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
- Old Hurricane Brook0.3 mi
- Horicon Lake0.3 mi
- Manapaqua Brook1.7 mi
- Bunker Hill Pond (historical)1.9 mi
- Obhonan Ridgeway Branch3.6 mi
- Michaels Branch3.5 mi
- Keswick Lake4.2 mi
- Gliddon Lake4.6 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.
Blacks Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Blacks 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 Blacks Branch?+
Blacks Branch is a stream in Ocean County, New Jersey. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.