Bank and shore fishing in New Jersey
No boat? You still have 11 New Jersey waters with listed public access, 30 access sites in all. Open any water below to see its depth map, the rated spots within reach of each access point, and what to throw this season.
Access sites come from official agency access inventories where the state publishes one, with OpenStreetMap filling gaps. A carry-in site means you park and walk your gear in. We list where public access exists; always respect posted signs on the ground.
| Water | Access sites | Carry-in | Chart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnegat Bay | 13 | — | survey |
| Great Egg Harbor Inlet | 3 | — | survey |
| Hereford Inlet | 3 | — | survey |
| Little Egg Harbor | 3 | — | survey |
| Little Egg Inlet | 2 | — | survey |
| Cranberry Lake | 1 | — | survey |
| Green Turtle Lake | 1 | — | survey |
| Lake Absegami | 1 | — | survey |
| Mercer County Park Lake | 1 | — | survey |
| Spruce Run Reservoir | 1 | — | survey |
| Raritan River | 1 | — | modeled |
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