Fishing Season: Open all year. Check NJ Fish and Wildlife Digest for Spring Stocking closure dates.

Pequest River - NJ

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Temperature 47°

Temp:

47°

Water Temp:

50

Rise Form Guides/Ramsey Outdoor's Tip of the Week

Only go up top if the trout are eating steady.

Directions open in app

Map of Pequest River

Water Flow Data

5-Day Outlook as of 5/2/24

Rivers are full, groundwater too. We are trending towards better flows but one good rain will blow everything out again...

Techniques & Tips as of 5/2/24

Your perfected style of nymphing or streamers. Closer to dry fly o'clock though..

Local Species Available Open all year. Check NJ Fish and Wildlife Digest for Spring Stocking closure dates.

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Rise Form Guides/Ramsey Outdoor's Recommended Fly Patterns

"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:

Name: Colors: Size(s):
TH Zebra Midge N/A 22
Indicator Parachute - BWO N/A 20
Bead Head Emerging Sparkle Caddis Pupa N/A 14
RS2 N/A 20
Bead Head Brassie™ N/A 20
Griffith's Gnat N/A 22

TH Zebra Midge

A handy midge fly pattern for stillwater.

2.49

Item #1X94

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Rise Form Guides/Ramsey Outdoor's Recommended Gear

Description: About Pequest River

This beautiful tributary of the Delaware River is located in Northwestern New Jersey. Famous for its Trout Hatchery, the Pequest offers angler easy access and opportunities for Trout fishing. There are many runs, pools and pocket water holding a combination of Rainbow, Brook, and brown trout. Exploration of the Pequest River beyond the Hatchery Trout Conservation Stretch will open up many opportunities for solitude and fish.

Nearest Airport:

Teterboro or Newark Liberty

Hatches:

Midges Blue Winged Olives Caddis

Best Time to Fish:

Warmest part of the day

Best Stretch:

Pequest TCA Only fish from the spillway to the 1st downstream bridge

Best Access:

Hatchery lot on Rt. 46