New Jersey regulations
Largemouth Bass Regulations in New Jersey 2026
New Jersey Largemouth Bass regulations as of 2026-05-08: Status Permitted; Status Permitted; Status Permitted. Sourced from DEP Fish & Wildlife.
Rules (32)
New Jersey statewideCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Season opens
- Jun 16
- Season closes
- Dec 31
- Daily bag
- 5 combined
- Min size
- 12"
April 15–June 15
11 WatersOpen
- Status
- Permitted
stocked
17 WatersOpen
- Status
- Permitted
stocked
20 WatersOpen
- Status
- Permitted
stocked
Alloway Lake
- Daily bag
- 3 combined
- Min size
- 15"
Assunpink Lake
- Daily bag
- 3 combined
- Min size
- 15"
CranberryOpen
- Status
- Permitted
Surplus stocked
Deal LakeOpen
- Status
- Permitted
Surplus stocked
Delaware Lake
- Daily bag
- 3 combined
- Min size
- 15"
Delaware River
- Season opens
- Jun 13
Greenwood LakeOut of season
- Season opens
- Jun 20
- Season closes
- Nov 30
Menantico Sand Wash PondOpen
- Status
- Permitted
State Record: 10 lbs. 14 oz.
Merrill Creek Reservoir
- Daily bag
- 3 fish
- Possession
- 3 fish
- Min size
- 15"
daily combined creel and possession limit of three Largemouth Bass and Smallmouth Bass 15-inch minimum size limit
Parvin Lake
- Daily bag
- 3 combined
- Min size
- 15"
Round Valley Reservoir
- Daily bag
- 3 combined
- Possession
- 3 fish
- Min size
- 15"
Ryker Lake
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
- Possession
- 5 fish
Splitrock Reservoir
- Daily bag
- 3 combined
- Min size
- 15"
Also known as
Largemouth Bass is also called Black Bass (Largemouth, Smallmouth, in any combination), largies. Anglers in different regions use different names for the same fish, and the rules on this page apply to all of them in New Jersey.
Frequently asked questions
When is Largemouth Bass season in New Jersey?
Largemouth Bass season in New Jersey runs from Jun 13 to Nov 30 per DEP Fish & Wildlife.
What is the size limit for Largemouth Bass in New Jersey?
Minimum size for Largemouth Bass in New Jersey is 15 inches in Alloway Lake, per DEP Fish & Wildlife. Slot limits or maximum sizes may apply in some zones.
What is the daily bag limit for Largemouth Bass in New Jersey?
Daily bag limit for Largemouth Bass in New Jersey is 3 combined in Alloway Lake, per DEP Fish & Wildlife.
Official sources cited
- https://www.eregulations.com/assets/docs/guides/26NJFW_LR.pdf
- https://www.eregulations.com/newjersey/fishing
Reference only. Regulations change frequently, often mid-season. Always verify with DEP Fish & Wildlife before keeping a catch. Last verified .