Where is Raritan River found?

In New Jersey, it falls inside Middlesex County, low ground up. Sayreville is 1.7 miles off and Sayreville Junction 1.8 miles. Allow for slow going on the last stretch.

Which fish have been recorded near Raritan River?

Records held for Middlesex County cover bluegill, pumpkinseed and largemouth bass. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water.

How deep is Raritan River?

We hold no depth for it. What tends to hold true: overhanging cover on the far bank is worth the cast. Water temperature lags the air by about a week.

Does Raritan River ice over?

A long season, with weather mattering more than the month. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. Respect any roped or marked area.

Is there public access to Raritan River?

Our records carry no access rule either way. Any notice on the ground outranks what is written here. Take litter home, including someone else's.

Is there parking at Raritan River?

No car park is listed close by, so plan the last stretch on foot. Sort the permit out before you load the car. The water further down the list usually holds fewer anglers.

Body of water · New Jersey, US

Raritan River Fishing in New Jersey

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AI Fishing Insight

A sharp, clear morning turning into a bright day, with a light W breeze and the barometer heading up. Largemouth bass will most likely sit tight to the first pool below broken water at Raritan River. Block out the hours from night into morning. Cover water early, then settle where the signs are.

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Today’s Fishing forecast

The bites are excellent now

Night
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Morning
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Weather conditions

Bite score

81%

The bites are excellent now

Air temp
54° F
MAX 59° F / MIN 45° F
Pressure
29.83 inHg
+0.02 inHg/h
Wind
7 mph W
Gusts 18.9 mph
Solunar
Waning crescent
average activity

Hourly weather

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