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Freehold, United States πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

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Planning your next fishing trip in Freehold, United States ? Today is a poor day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar tables, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, nearby tide chart, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...

  • Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise solunar tables and the best moon phases.
  • Use the Tide Clock section to sync bite times with high and low tide chart.
  • Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
  • Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.

Freehold, New Jersey offers convenient access to productive freshwater fishing lakes, ponds, and creeks in the heart of Monmouth County. Anglers around Freehold target largemouth bass, chain pickerel, crappie, sunfish, and stocked trout in a mix of public parks, small reservoirs, and suburban waters that respond well to thoughtful, low‑impact tactics. read more...

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Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 15:3 hours of daylight. For shallow water fishing the twilight periods are often the most productive fishing times, especially on days when a major or minor time will coincide with twilight. In low light conditions predators have better cover for their ambush and often hunt in shallow water.
  • Nautical Twilight begins:
    Sunrise:
  • Sunset:
    Nautical Twilight ends:
  • Moonrise:
  • Moonset:
  • Moon over:
  • Moon under:
  • Visibility:
    100%
  • Full Moon - 100% illuminated Full Moon
Next New Moon in ~15 days on 14th July
Full Moon is generally a productive time for fishing - especially night fishing. Bright nights mean that many predators feed more actively during the night. During full moon the gravitational pull is in line with the gravitational pull of the sun, affecting all wildlife and increasing feeding behaviour.
  • Distance to earth:
    404,919 km
    Proximity:
    1.8 %
We can compare the current moon distance to it's minimum and maximum distance from earth and express that as proximity. A high proximity means the moon is closer to earth. At 50% it would be at it's mean distance. A high proximity causes big tides, currents and has a direct effect on increased bite times. A proximity greater than 90% indicates a super moon.
Moon Phases for Freehold
Full Moon
Mon, 29 Jun
New Moon
Tue, 14 Jul
Full Moon
Wed, 29 Jul

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
  • minor Time:
    03:43 am - 05:43 am
  • major Time:
    11:45 am - 01:45 pm
  • minor Time:
    07:47 pm - 09:47 pm
  • major Time:
    11:24 pm - 01:24 am
All times are displayed in the America/New_York timezone and are automatically adjusted to daylight savings. The current timezone offset is -4 hours. Green and yellow areas indicate the best fishing times (major and minor). Blue areas indicate high and low tides. The center shows the current moon phase which is a Full Moon at 100% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a poor day for fishing, but you need to cross check this with the current weather forecast for a final decision. Today some bite times coincide with sunrise or sunset. Those will be particularly good times for fishing and are indicated by sun icons. Currently we have a major fishing time. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -8 hour and -55 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/New_York β€’ Mon, 29 Jun 11:51 β€’ 40.26, -74.274

Tides Times for Fishing: Mon, 29 Jun

The Tideclock displays the tide status and the hours until the next tide. Currently the tide is falling and the next low tide is in 3 hours and 24 minutes.
Tide Graph
03:22 am 09:07 am 03:15 pm 09:19 pm AM PM 6.5 ft 0.36 ft height hour: 12 2 4 6 8 10 12 2 4 6 8 10 12
Times
Tide Time Height
low 03:22 am 0.36 ft
high 09:07 am 5.09 ft
low 03:15 pm 0.79 ft
high 09:19 pm 6.5 ft
Tide Coefficient at 09:07 am is 85
Tide Coefficient at 09:19 pm is 131
For fishing, stronger tides are often favourable as they cause stronger currents and more motion on the sea bed. The above tidal coefficients give us an indication of how strong the tides are compared to their average. A value over 90 indicates very strong tides, known as spring tides. A low value indicates weak tides, known as neap tides. The tidal coefficient can range from 20 to 120 with a mean value of 70. A higher number usually indicates better fishing.
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Current Fishing Weather

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7 Day Fishing Weather

The weather plays an important role in fishing. Wind strenght and direction often determine where you can fish and where fish might be holding. Although high pressure is usually good for fishing, steep pressure changes often trigger feeding frenzies and are great times for fishing. Of course temperature has also a strong effect on fishing and comfort on the water. So make sure to cross check the weather forecast with the solunar fishing times to determine the best times to go fishing. The graph below shows you the 3 hourly weather progression over the next 7 days. Scroll the graph left or right to see more.
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7 Day Fishing Forecast Calendar
Date Major Bite Times Minor Bite Times Sun Moon Moonphase Tide Times
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S: 		Full Moon moon phase
Full Moon
low: , 0.49 ft
high: , 4.99 ft , Coeff: 82
low: , 0.79 ft
high: , 6.46 ft , Coeff: 130
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S: 		Full Moon moon phase
Full Moon
low: , 0.36 ft
high: , 5.09 ft , Coeff: 85
low: , 0.79 ft
high: , 6.5 ft , Coeff: 131
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S: 		R:
S: 		Full Moon moon phase
Full Moon
low: , 0.26 ft
high: , 5.12 ft , Coeff: 86
low: , 0.79 ft
high: , 6.46 ft , Coeff: 130
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S: 		R:
S: 		Full Moon moon phase
Full Moon
low: , 0.2 ft
high: , 5.12 ft , Coeff: 86
low: , 0.79 ft
high: , 6.36 ft , Coeff: 126
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S: 		Waning Gibbous moon phase
Waning Gibbous
low: , 0.16 ft
high: , 5.12 ft , Coeff: 86
low: , 0.85 ft
high: , 6.23 ft , Coeff: 122
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S: 		Waning Gibbous moon phase
Waning Gibbous
low: , 0.2 ft
high: , 5.15 ft , Coeff: 87
low: , 0.95 ft
high: , 6.07 ft , Coeff: 117
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S: 		R:
S: 		Waning Gibbous moon phase
Waning Gibbous
low: , 0.26 ft
high: , 5.22 ft , Coeff: 89
low: , 1.05 ft
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S: 		Waning Gibbous moon phase
Waning Gibbous
high: , 5.87 ft , Coeff: 110
low: , 0.33 ft
high: , 5.38 ft , Coeff: 94
low: , 1.15 ft
*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Freehold

Fishing near Freehold, NJ centers on a network of small lakes, ponds, and creeks that fish best when you match your tactics to the tight, often shallow habitat. Most local waters are weedy, with soft bottoms, shore access, and moderate fishing pressure, so downsized presentations and quiet approaches consistently outproduce power fishing.

Seasonal patterns around Freehold follow a fairly classic Mid-Atlantic rhythm. In early spring, water warms first in shallow coves and mud-bottomed corners. Largemouth bass and chain pickerel slide tight to the banks, wood, and emerging weeds. This is prime time for small suspending jerkbaits, 1/8–1/4 oz inline spinners, and finesse plastics like wacky-rigged stick worms. Stocked trout in nearby creeks and park ponds bite best just after stocking on small PowerBait nuggets, single salmon eggs, and 1/16–1/8 oz spoons or spinners drifted slowly.

By late spring and early summer, vegetation fills in and panfish action peaks. Bluegill, pumpkinseed, and crappie stack along weed edges, docks, and any wood cover. Ultra-light tackle with 2–6 lb test, a small float, and a size 8–12 hook tipped with worms or small soft plastics is ideal. For crappie, tiny tube jigs or marabou jigs fished around submerged brush and bridge pilings are highly effective. Largemouth bass shift to a mix of shallow morning/evening feeding and mid-day weedbed holding patterns; weightless soft jerkbaits, Senko-style worms, and compact spinnerbaits pulled over grass produce steady bites.

In the heat of summer, oxygen-rich areas are key. Focus on inflowing culverts, shaded banks, deeper holes, and thick lily pad fields. Topwater frogs and poppers shine at first and last light for bass and pickerel. When the sun is high, a Texas-rigged worm or creature bait flipped into holes in the weeds will pick off quality fish. Catfish and carp provide excellent night fishing in local ponds; simple bottom rigs baited with cut bait, chicken liver, corn, or dough baits work well when cast near drop-offs or the ends of points.

Fall brings the most predictable feeding windows. Cooling water pulls baitfish shallow and concentrates gamefish along steep banks, edges of dying weeds, and any remaining green vegetation. Small squarebill crankbaits, chatterbaits, and swimbaits that mimic shiners or small bluegill cover water efficiently. Crappie and perch school up off points and deeper flats; vertical jigging or slow-rolling small jigs just off bottom is a consistent producer.

Habitat and tactical tips around Freehold revolve around stealth and precision. Many lakes and ponds are clear to lightly stained, so keep line diameters thin, use natural colors in bright conditions, and approach banks quietly. Shore anglers should fan-cast from each position, working from close to far to avoid spooking nearby fish. Portable craft like kayaks give a big advantage for reaching offshore humps, mid-lake weed clumps, and subtle channel swings.

Because most Freehold-area waters are modest in size, think small and subtle: shorter rods, light to medium-light power, and compact lures catch more fish than oversized baits. Carry a core kitβ€”finesse worms, small swimbaits, a few inline spinners, and micro jigsβ€”and adjust retrieve speed and depth before changing lures. Paying attention to wind-blown banks, water color changes, and any visible baitfish will quickly reveal the most active stretches on any given day.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Freehold area

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Freehold. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.

Lake Topanemus Dam - 2.01825768323km , Wemrock Pond Dam - 3.7202970228km , Applegates Creek - 4.0066539364km , Burkes Creek - 4.37178126384km , Wemrock Brook - 4.96148425218km , Debois Creek - 5.91978885479km , Millhurst Dam - 6.00244744513km , Cattail Brook - 6.18923742575km , Long Brook - 6.27636459252km , Small Branch - 6.30995467529km , Bannen Meadow Brook - 6.32961201363km , Tepehemus Brook - 6.33877966911km , Cricket Creek - 6.40176934444km , Birch Creek - 6.43875649651km , Dove Creek - 6.47586800662km , Bucks Mill Dam - 7.0502853057km , West Fork Yellow Brook - 7.15831148382km , Ardena Brook - 7.20309529994km , Still House Brook - 7.20378299502km , Bittern Brook - 7.20561204296km , East Fork Yellow Brook - 7.2495098723km , Milford Brook - 7.34930778649km , Gander Brook - 7.65279789594km , Heron Creek - 7.8404830586km , Englishtown Lake Dam - 8.10766275431km , Weamaconk Creek - 8.47318894971km , East Fork Marsh Bog Brook - 8.57585389878km , West Fork Marsh Bog Brook - 8.57585389878km , Cedar Run - 8.59292107781km , McGellairds Brook - 8.96459044992km , Yellow Brook - 8.99307970896km , North Fork Timber Swamp Brook - 9.14516028478km , West Fork Turtle Brook - 9.18739857545km , East Fork Turtle Brook - 9.18831899825km , Tadpole Creek - 9.37192852772km , Frog Creek - 9.55735423084km , Pine Brook - 9.69894409105km , West Fork Minagamahone Brook - 9.85060446071km , East Fork Mingamahone Brook - 9.86271523538km , West Fork Ridge Creek - 9.89112428085km

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