Weekend fishing itinerary near Newark

Two days, 4 stops on 4 public waters, all within 75 minutes of Newark. Each stop below has its drive time, its access point and the fish recorded there.

Day 1

Morning: Raritan Bay

Start the day on Raritan Bay, launching from the ramp below.

Raritan Bay is a 29-minute drive from downtown Newark. Launch at Broad St Bay Access, Keyport Borough, the public ramp on Raritan Bay closest to downtown (≈ 20.5 mi). Public access on Raritan Bay: 1 boat ramp and 6 piers. Surveyed depths reach 103 ft. Recorded here: Mummichog, Northern Kingfish, Winter Flounder, and White Mullet.

129 min · 16.9 mi

EstuarySaltwater

Raritan Bay

Monmouth

Broad St Bay Access, Keyport Borough8

max 103 ft · surveyed

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From Broad St Bay Access, Keyport Borough to Lefante Way River Access, Bayonne: 38 min by road (26.3 mi).

Evening: Lefante Way River Access, Bayonne

End the day at Lefante Way River Access, Bayonne — no boat needed.

Upper Bay is a 13-minute drive from downtown Newark. Lefante Way River Access, Bayonne: shore access on Upper Bay, ≈ 5.7 mi from downtown. Surveyed depths reach 82 ft. Recorded here: Atlantic Menhaden, Mummichog, Atlantic Croaker, and Inland Silverside.

213 min · 8.3 mi

EstuarySaltwater

Upper Bay

Hudson

Lefante Way River Access, Bayonne4

max 82 ft · surveyed

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Day 2

Morning: Mercer County Lake

Start the day on Mercer County Lake.

Mercer County Lake is a 60-minute drive from downtown Newark. Recorded here: Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, and Black Crappie.

360 min · 46.2 mi

Reservoir

Mercer County Lake

Mercer

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From Mercer County Lake to Bayside Marina: 97 min by road (71.4 mi).

Evening: Long Island Sound

End the day on Long Island Sound.

Long Island Sound is a 33-minute drive from downtown Newark. Bayside Marina: marina on Long Island Sound, ≈ 21.4 mi from downtown. Public access on Long Island Sound: 10 boat ramps and 14 piers. Surveyed depths reach 383 ft. Recorded here: Atlantic Menhaden, Scup, Mummichog, and Bluefish.