New Jersey Flounder Fishing Regulations — Bag Limits & Size Rules
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* Always verify the specific regulations for your target water body. This table shows statewide minimums — individual lakes and rivers may be stricter. Source: 2026 Freshwater Fishing Regulations.
Special Regulations — New Jersey's Most Popular Flounder Waters
These major fishing destinations have additional Flounder regulations beyond the statewide minimum. Verify the current Freshwater Fishing Regulations before every trip.
| Water Body | Region | Daily Bag | Size Limit | Special Notes |
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License Required to Fish Flounder in New Jersey
A valid New Jersey freshwater fishing license is required to fish for Flounder. Here's exactly what you need and what exemptions apply.
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New Jersey Flounder Season Guide — Best Times to Fish
Top New Jersey Lakes for Flounder — Ranked
Spruce Run Reservoir provides good flounder fishing in New Jersey's coastal waters. Sandy and muddy bottoms adjacent to structure and channel edges hold fish. Live bait (minnows, mullet) fished slow and near the bottom is the most reliable approach.
Full guideMerrill Creek Reservoir provides good flounder fishing in New Jersey's coastal waters. Sandy and muddy bottoms adjacent to structure and channel edges hold fish. Live bait (minnows, mullet) fished slow and near the bottom is the most reliable approach.
Full guideCanistear Reservoir provides good flounder fishing in New Jersey's coastal waters. Sandy and muddy bottoms adjacent to structure and channel edges hold fish. Live bait (minnows, mullet) fished slow and near the bottom is the most reliable approach.
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