Morris County · stream · order 6 river · ~352 cfs typical
Rockaway River
Stocked 2× since 2025 · NJDEP Fish & Wildlife
Rockaway River is a stream in Morris County, New Jersey, stocked with Trout — most recently on Oct 16, 2025. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from NJDEP Fish & Wildlife; 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
Rain
76°
67°
11 mph
26%
Fri
Overcast
87°
66°
6 mph
2%
Sat
Overcast
88°
68°
13 mph
13%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Oct 16 | Trout (unspecified) | 1,380 | ||
| Oct 16 | Trout (unspecified) | 1,380 | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Whippany River0.6 mi
- Foulertons Brook1.2 mi
- Troy Brook1.4 mi
- Green Brook2.6 mi
- Lake Hiawatha2.9 mi
- West Brook2.8 mi
- Lake Montowac4.3 mi
- Forge Pond3.6 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.
Rockaway River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Rockaway River?+
Rockaway River is stocked with Trout in Morris County, New Jersey, most recently on Oct 16, 2025 by NJDEP Fish & Wildlife. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Rockaway 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 Rockaway River?+
Rockaway River is a stream in Morris County, New Jersey. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NJDEP Fish & Wildlife · updated Oct 16, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.