Ocean County · stream · order 3 river · ~2 cfs typical
Potter Creek
Potter Creek 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
Partly cloudy
81°
66°
11 mph
9%
Sat
Overcast
83°
68°
15 mph
5%
Sun
Drizzle
82°
70°
13 mph
25%
↗ 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
- Sloop Creek0.2 mi
- Clamming Creek0.7 mi
- Maple Creek1.3 mi
- Cedar Creek2.0 mi
- Toms River2.9 mistocked Oct 14, 2025
- Wire Pond3.5 mi
- Wire Creek3.7 mi
- Stouts Creek3.8 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.
Potter Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Potter Creek?+
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 Potter Creek?+
Potter Creek is a stream in Ocean County, New Jersey. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.