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Union Lake Fishing Regulations 2026
Union Lake fishing regulations in 2026: top targets are largemouth bass, muskellunge, channel catfish. 77 current rules across 6 species from DEP Fish & Wildlife.
Rules (77)
DEP Fish & Wildlife regulates 77 rules across 6 species at this water.
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
Muskellunge
Delaware RiverOpen
- Status
- Permitted
- Daily bag
- 1
- Min size
- 40"
Surplus stocked
Greenwood LakeCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Daily bag
- 1
- Min size
- 44"
This is a catch-and-release event. May 16, 2026
Monksville ReservoirOpen
- Status
- Permitted
- Min size
- 44"
State Record: 42 lbs. 13 oz.
New Jersey statewideOpen year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
- Daily bag
- 1 combined
Channel Catfish
Fresh WatersOpen
- Status
- Open
- Daily bag
- 5 fish
- Min size
- 12"
Open year-round Statewide 5 12 inches
New Jersey statewideOpen year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
- Daily bag
- 5
Tiger Muskie
All Species
Union LakeOpen
- Status
- Permitted
- Gear
- Outboard Motors Not Exceeding 10 Hp
Boat ramp maintenance permit required for vehicles transporting or launching a vessel or water conveyance
Catfish
Delaware River
- Gear
- Bow And Arrows
Spears (not mechanically propelled) and bow and arrows may be used to take carp, catfish, shad and suckers, except within 825 feet of an eel weir. A valid fishing license is required.
New Jersey statewideOpen
- Status
- Permitted
may be taken at any time by use of a bow and arrow (with a line attached to the arrow) when in possession of a valid fishing license
FAQ
Who regulates fishing on Union Lake?
DEP Fish & Wildlife regulates fishing on Union Lake.
What species can I target on Union Lake?
Union Lake is best known for largemouth bass, muskellunge, channel catfish. Other species are present and tracked in the rule tables below.
Where should I verify these rules?
These rules summarize DEP Fish & Wildlife'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.