Essex County · stream · order 7 river · ~1,603 cfs typical
Passaic River
Passaic River is a stream in Essex 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
Showers
76°
68°
12 mph
25%
Fri
Partly cloudy
86°
66°
6 mph
5%
Sat
Overcast
84°
68°
14 mph
4%
↗ 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
- Hackensack River0.3 mi
- Penhorn Creek3.5 mi
- Reservoir Number Two3.7 mi
- Kingsland Creek4.5 mi
- Reservoir Number Three3.8 mi
- Second River4.9 mi
- Anderson Creek5.0 mi
- Kill Van Kull5.2 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.
Passaic River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Passaic 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 Passaic River?+
Passaic River is a stream in Essex County, New Jersey. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.