North Bergen belongs to Hudson County, New Jersey. The nearest water changes with the season more than the distance does. On the doorstep and beyond: The Pool 2.7 miles, Turtle Pond 2.9 miles to the south-east, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir 2.9 miles and The Pond 3.3 miles to the south-east. On The Pond
| Issuing agency | Who needs a license | Resident annual | Non-resident annual | Non-resident short-term | Saltwater requirement | License-free days | Official source (last verified) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Fish and Wildlife | Ages 16 and older | $22.50 | $34.00 | 2-day, 7-day | Registration only | 2 days (June, September) | Agency pageVerified 2026-08-13 |
*Prices are base annual freshwater licenses and exclude vendor fees, stamps and endorsements. Where a cell reads “Not verified”, the agency does not publish the figure in a format we can verify automatically.
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