Somerset County · stream · order 5 river · ~33 cfs typical
Dead River
Dead River is a stream in Somerset 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
Fog
85°
65°
7 mph
12%
Sat
Overcast
87°
68°
9 mph
25%
Sun
Overcast
89°
69°
12 mph
32%
↗ 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
- Corys Brook1.4 mi
- Harrisons Brook2.5 mi
- Black Brook3.4 mi
- Great Brook4.0 mi
- Penns Brook4.3 mi
- Bound Brook4.5 mi
- Washington Valley Reservoir4.3 mi
- East Branch Reservoir4.5 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.
Dead River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Dead 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 Dead River?+
Dead River is a stream in Somerset County, New Jersey. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.