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Musconetcong River

River fishing  New Jersey · 06:33 - 16:52

Musconetcong River runs through New Jersey. The main target species are Walleye, Striped Bass and Rainbow Trout.

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Prime 74% The bite right now
Top bet: Walleye Active through the night, water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
85%
65°
Best day
Fri
84%
70°
Sat
81%
65°
Sun
85%
55°
Mon
76%
55°
Tue
76%
57°

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.)
54°F
Air temp
51°F
Wind
6 mph
Pressure
30.17 inHg → stable
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:48–07:48 Dusk 15:37–17:37

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

Feeding times today

Waning crescent 30% lit
Major period 07:08–09:08 Major period 19:08–21:08 Minor period 01:04–02:34 Minor period 13:42–15:12

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

05:00
51°
06:00
51°
07:00
51°
08:00
56°
09:00
60°
10:00
63°
11:00
66°
12:00
69°
13:00
70°
14:00
70°
15:00
69°
16:00
67°

Likely catch now (15 species)

Walleye
Sander vitreus
74%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
35%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
22%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 12 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
22%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 12 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
20%
Slow during the night, bright sky slows things.
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Blue Catfish
Ictalurus furcatus
15%
Active through the night, off season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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About the fishing here

The usual catches here are Walleye, Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Blue Catfish.

Walleye fishing is usually best around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

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 soft-plastic jig for walleye, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for walleye at night. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try chartreuse, orange or firetiger for walleye.
Lure Soft-plastic jig for walleye: Jig with worm or plastic.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

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 Walleye, Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Blue Catfish, Brook Trout and Black Crappie.

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?

Walleye is generally most active around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Musconetcong River right now?

Right now Walleye is the most likely catch, at about 79%.