Ocean County · stream · order 6 river · ~247 cfs typical
Toms River
Stocked 4× since 2025 · NJDEP Fish & Wildlife
Toms River is a stream in Ocean County, New Jersey, stocked with Trout — most recently on Oct 14, 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
Showers
75°
66°
12 mph
19%
Fri
Drizzle
82°
67°
12 mph
9%
Sat
Overcast
85°
69°
13 mph
2%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Oct 14 | Trout (unspecified) | 260 | ||
| Oct 14 | Trout (unspecified) | 100 | ||
| Oct 14 | Trout (unspecified) | 260 | ||
| Oct 14 | Trout (unspecified) | 100 | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Sloop Creek2.6 mi
- Potter Creek2.9 mi
- Applegate Creek3.1 mi
- Clamming Creek3.6 mi
- Maple Creek4.2 mi
- Cedar Creek4.8 mi
- Kettle Creek5.3 mi
- Jakes Branch4.6 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.
Toms River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Toms River?+
Toms River is stocked with Trout in Ocean County, New Jersey, most recently on Oct 14, 2025 by NJDEP Fish & Wildlife. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Toms River get stocked?+
Going by 4 records since 2025, stocking at Toms River peaks in October. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Toms 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 Toms River?+
Toms River is a stream in Ocean County, New Jersey. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NJDEP Fish & Wildlife · updated Oct 14, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.