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Greenwood Lake Fishing Regulations 2026
Greenwood Lake fishing regulations in 2026: top targets are largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, chain pickerel. 152 current rules across 23 species from 2 state agencies (New Jersey, New York).
New Jersey waters
108 rules from DEP Fish & Wildlife, 17 species.
Largemouth Bass
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
Round Valley Reservoir
- Daily bag
- 3 combined
- Possession
- 3 fish
- Min size
- 15"
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
Smallmouth Bass
Merrill Creek Reservoir
- Daily bag
- 3 combined
- Possession
- 3 fish
- Min size
- 15"
Round Valley ReservoirOpen
- Status
- Permitted
- Daily bag
- 3 combined
- Possession
- 3 fish
- Min size
- 15"
State Record: 7 lbs. 2 oz.
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
Chain Pickerel
New Jersey statewideOpen year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
- Daily bag
- 5 combined
Yellow Perch
New Jersey statewideOpen year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
- Daily bag
- 25 combined
Black Crappie
More Than 100 Waterbodies Throughout The StateOpen
- Status
- Permitted
stocked
New Jersey statewideOpen year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
- Daily bag
- 10 combined
- Min size
- 8"
White Crappie
New Jersey statewideOpen year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
- Daily bag
- 10 combined
- Min size
- 8"
Muskellunge Hybrids
Greenwood LakeOpen year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
- Daily bag
- 1
- Min size
- 44"
Blueback Herring
Greenwood LakeOpen year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
- Daily bag
- 35
- Max size
- 6"
Any unused herring must be returned to Greenwood Lake upon conclusion of the angler’s fishing trip. Herring may not be transported away from the lake’s shoreline by any mechanism and may not be sold.
Muskellunge
Greenwood LakeCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Daily bag
- 1
- Min size
- 44"
This is a catch-and-release event. May 16, 2026
Sunfish
Greenwood LakeOpen year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
- Daily bag
- 50 combined
All Species
Greenwood LakeOpen
- Status
- Permitted
- Gear
- Angling Only
In compliance with New York regulations, only certified virus-free baitfish may be transported to, or used on, the portion of Greenwood Lake owned by the State of New York. Anglers are urged to use only certified virus-free baitfish when fishing any portion of Greenwood Lake. No more than five tip-ups and two hand-held devices may be used when ice fishing. All devices that are not hand held must be plainly marked with the name and address of the angler.
Tiger Musky
Plus 5 more species. See the New Jersey pillar page for the full list.
New York waters
44 rules from DEC, 13 species.
Yellow Perch
Canadarago LakeOpen year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
- Daily bag
- 25 fish/day
All year
Goodyear LakeOpen year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
- Daily bag
- 25 fish/day
All year
Great Lakes & TributariesOpen year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
- Daily bag
- 50 fish
All year Yellow Perch All year None 50
Lake Ontario, St. Lawrence River, And Their TributariesOpen year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
- Daily bag
- 50
except Yellow Perch may be taken in any number in Jefferson County, except Sandy Pond
Channel Catfish
Greenwood Lake (New York/New Jersey Border Water)
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
- Min size
- 12"
Greenwood Lake
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Daily bag
- 5 fish
- Min size
- 12"
All year Daily Limit 5 12"
Crappie
Greenwood Lake (New York/New Jersey Border Water)
- Daily bag
- 10 fish/day
- Min size
- 8"
Lake Champlain And Tributaries To The First Impassible Barrier (New York/Vermont Border Water)
- Daily bag
- 25 fish/day
- Min size
- 8"
Walleye
Greenwood Lake (New York/New Jersey Border Water)
- Season opens
- May 1
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
- Min size
- 18"
Black Bass
Greenwood Lake (New York/New Jersey Border Water)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Season opens
- Dec 1
Catch and release only
Pickerel
Greenwood Lake (New York/New Jersey Border Water)
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
- Min size
- 15"
Muskellunge And Tiger Muskellunge
Greenwood Lake (New York/New Jersey Border Water)
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Min size
- 44"
Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Chain Pickerel
Muskellunge/Tiger Muskellunge
Black Crappie
Plus 1 more species. See the New York pillar page for the full list.
FAQ
Which states regulate fishing on Greenwood Lake?
Greenwood Lake spans 2 states (New Jersey, New York). Each state's wildlife agency sets rules for its own waters; DEP Fish & Wildlife / DEC.
What species can I target on Greenwood Lake?
Greenwood Lake is best known for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, chain pickerel. Other species are present and tracked in the rule tables below.
Where should I verify these rules?
These rules summarize DEP Fish & Wildlife / DEC's published content. Always confirm with the official source before keeping a catch.
Reference only. Regulations change mid-season. Always verify with the official source before keeping a catch.