Our map counts 3 fishing waters within 75 minutes of Trenton: 2 bays and estuaries and 1 reservoir. The mix is 1 freshwater and 2 salt or brackish waters. Our records list no fewer than 14 species of fish for them.
The shortest drive: Mercer County Lake, 16 min
Starting from Trenton, the nearest water is Mercer County Lake, a reservoir, at 16 min (8.7 mi). The drive time is measured to the ramp: Boat ramp — Mercer County Lake.
Next by drive time:
- Raritan Bay (estuary) — 53 min (35.8 mi)
- Upper Bay (estuary) — 68 min (50.5 mi)
Deepest nearby: Raritan Bay, 103 ft
Raritan Bay has the greatest depth on our map near here, 103 ft (surveyed). It is followed by Upper Bay (82 ft).
14 fish species around Trenton
Of all the species, Mummichog is on record at the most waters — 2 out of 3. Next come Northern Kingfish (1), Winter Flounder (1), Permit (1) and Weakfish (1).
All 5 are on record at Raritan Bay, the nearest water for each of them — 53 min (35.8 mi) from the center.
1 boat ramp and 6 piers within reach
The waters within reach of Trenton have 1 boat ramp, 6 fishing piers and 47 shore-fishing spots. The boat ramp closest to the city center is Broad St Bay Access, Keyport Borough on Raritan Bay, about 33.3 mi in a straight line. Without a boat, start at American Legion Dr Bay/River Access, Keyport Borough on Raritan Bay, the nearest pier — about 33.2 mi from the center.
3 campgrounds near the water
3 campgrounds sit by the waters around Trenton. Nearest to the city: Campgrounds (8.2 mi, by Mercer County Lake), Camp Gateway - Sandy Hook (43.6 mi, by Raritan Bay) and Camp Gateway - Staten Island (45.7 mi, by Raritan Bay).
