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Musconetcong River

River fishing  New Jersey · 06:37 - 19:14

Musconetcong River is a stretch of moving water in New Jersey. Most people come here for Flathead Catfish, Blue Catfish and Channel Catfish.

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Good 59% The bite right now
Top bet: Flathead Catfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 21 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
83%
79°
Mon
78%
72°
Tue
76%
70°
Wed
82%
75°
Thu
84%
70°
Best day

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
69°F
Air temp
66°F
Wind
5 mph
Pressure
30.01 inHg ↑ rising
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dusk 17:59–19:59 Night 19:59–05:52

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

New moon 0% lit
Major period 12:56–14:56 Major period 00:56–02:56 Minor period 07:26–08:56 Minor period 18:56–20:26

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

20:00
66°
21:00
64°
22:00
63°
23:00
62°
00:00
61°
01:00
60°
02:00
59°
03:00
59°
04:00
58°
05:00
58°
06:00
58°
07:00
58°

Likely catch now (15 species)

Flathead Catfish
Pylodictis olivaris
59%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 21 degrees.
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Blue Catfish
Ictalurus furcatus
58%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 21 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
55%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 21 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Walleye
Sander vitreus
51%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 21 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
34%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 21 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
31%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 21 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Flathead Catfish, Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass and Muskellunge.

Flathead Catfish is generally most active around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dusk and night.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a deadbait for flathead catfish, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for flathead catfish at night. Fish hard now.
Depth The water is colder than the fish like. Fish deep and slow. Look towards deeper water.
Colour Low light: try live bait, scent and movement for flathead catfish.
Lure Deadbait for flathead catfish: Live or whole baitfish.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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About this water

The Musconetcong River is a 45.7-mile-long (73.5 km) tributary of the Delaware River in northwestern New Jersey in the United States. It flows through the rural mountainous country of northwestern New Jersey. The name derives from the Lenape words moschakgeu meaning "clear" and hannek meaning "stream". Part of it is a National Wild and Scenic River.

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Musconetcong River?

Popular catches here include Flathead Catfish, Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass and Brook Trout.

Do you need a fishing license at Musconetcong River?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Musconetcong River?

Flathead Catfish is generally most active around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dusk and night.

What is biting at Musconetcong River right now?

Right now Flathead Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 22%.