Fishing Overview for Passaic River
Entering Newark Bay just southwest of Jersey City, the lower Passaic mixes salt and fresh influences, producing spring/fall striped bass, summer bluefish, and year-round white perch and catfish; tidal turns around industrial bulkheads and bridge abutments near
Sun and Moon Times
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Nautical Twilight begins:Sunrise:
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Sunset:Nautical Twilight ends:
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Moonrise:
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Moonset:
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Moon over:
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Moon under:
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Visibility:96%
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Full Moon
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Distance to earth:404,241 kmProximity:3.4 %
Moon Phases for Passaic River
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average Day
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minor Time:02:30 am - 04:30 am
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major Time:10:29 am - 12:29 pm
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minor Time:
06:29 pm -
08:29 pm
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major Time:10:47 pm - 12:47 am
Tides Times for Fishing: Mon, 27 Jul
Tide Clock
Tide Graph
Times
| Tide | Time | Height |
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| low | 02:02 am | 0.59 ft |
| high | 07:45 am | 4.69 ft |
| low | 01:59 pm | 0.89 ft |
| high | 07:54 pm | 5.87 ft |
Current Fishing Weather
Wind Speed and Direction
Wind Direction:
Wind Speed:
Wind Direction and Speed are one of the most important aspects for choosing a fishing spot. An offshore wind can help land-based anglers with longer casting distances, while an onshore wind will make kayak fishing safer. Often fish will also move to certain feeding areas depending on the wind direction. Check out the long term wind forecast at the charts below.
Fishing Barometer
Atmospheric Pressure:
Change since midnight:
Trend for next 6 hours:
Atmospheric or Barometric Pressure affects fish activity. The best fishing can be had on a rising barometer and also the time just before it is falling. A steady barometer in the higher ranges can also mean good fishing. A falling or low barometer reading without much change is usually not a very good time for fishing.
UV Effect on Fishing
As a rule of thumb, the higher the UV index, the deeper fish will move. Shallow water fishing is best done at times with a low UV index. When the UV is high, stick to early mornings, late evenings and shaded areas. The effect is less noticable in deeper water, but often a higher UV index can produce good results in the deep.
7 Day Fishing Weather
| Date | Major Bite Times | Minor Bite Times | Sun | Moon | Moonphase | Tide Times |
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Waxing Gibbous |
low:
, 0.75 ft
high:
, 4.49 ft
, Coeff: 69
low:
, 0.98 ft
high:
, 5.74 ft
, Coeff: 110
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Full Moon |
low:
, 0.59 ft
high:
, 4.69 ft
, Coeff: 75
low:
, 0.89 ft
high:
, 5.87 ft
, Coeff: 115
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Full Moon |
low:
, 0.43 ft
high:
, 4.86 ft
, Coeff: 81
low:
, 0.79 ft
high:
, 5.97 ft
, Coeff: 118
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Full Moon |
low:
, 0.26 ft
high:
, 4.99 ft
, Coeff: 85
low:
, 0.69 ft
high:
, 6.04 ft
, Coeff: 120
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Full Moon |
low:
, 0.16 ft
high:
, 5.09 ft
, Coeff: 88
low:
, 0.62 ft
high:
, 6 ft
, Coeff: 119
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Waning Gibbous |
low:
, 0.1 ft
high:
, 5.18 ft
, Coeff: 92
low:
, 0.59 ft
high:
, 5.91 ft
, Coeff: 116
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Waning Gibbous |
low:
, 0.07 ft
high:
, 5.28 ft
, Coeff: 95
low:
, 0.62 ft
high:
, 5.74 ft
, Coeff: 110
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Waning Gibbous |
low:
, 0.1 ft
high:
, 5.41 ft
, Coeff: 99
low:
, 0.72 ft
high:
, 5.58 ft
, Coeff: 105
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Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Passaic River area
Wharf's or Jetties are good places to wet a line and meet other fishermen. They often produce a fresh feed of fish and are also great to catch bait fish. As they are often well lit, they also provide a good opportunity for night fishing. There are 3 wharf(s) in this area.
North Wharf - 8.70495687386km , South Wharf - 8.85335513162km , American Dock Company Wharf (historical) - 9.14361697229km
Beaches and Bays are ideal places for land-based fishing. If the beach is shallow and the water is clear then twilight times are usually the best times, especially when they coincide with a major or minor fishing time. Often the points on either side of a beach are the best spots. Or if the beach is large then look for irregularities in the breaking waves, indicating sandbanks and holes. We found 3 beaches and bays in this area.
Newark Bay - 5.43544578906km , Upper New York Bay - 7.69545887628km , Upper Bay - 7.80948841273km
Harbours and Marinas can often times be productive fishing spots for land based fishing as their sheltered environment attracts a wide variety of bait fish. Similar to river mouths, harbour entrances are also great places to fish as lots of fish will move in and out with the rising and falling tides. There are 5 main harbours in this area.
Port Newark - 2.33490166166km, Robbins Reef Yacht Club - 5.91863992102km, Elco Fisherman's Marina - 6.35190741451km, North Cove Yacht Harbor - 8.49815198351km, Atlantic Basin - 9.62402761216km
We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Passaic River. 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.
Passaic River - 0km , Hackensack River - 0.4558039181km , Port Newark - 2.33490166166km , Rock Breakwater - 5.4070575917km , Newark Bay - 5.43544578906km , Penhorn Creek - 5.60067940274km , Robbins Reef Yacht Club - 5.91863992102km , Sawmill Creek - 6.01401442967km , Elco Fisherman's Marina - 6.35190741451km , Ellis Island - 6.60499237118km , Liberty Island - 6.64616472147km , Vreeland Ditch - 7.15411113651km , Kingsland Creek - 7.29694389517km , Weequahic Lake - 7.35547706856km , Harsimus Cove - 7.57172776577km , Upper New York Bay - 7.69545887628km , Hudson River - 7.79943722439km , Upper Bay - 7.80948841273km , Second River - 7.9183245852km , Anderson Creek - 8.01764626705km , Mary Ann Creek - 8.14735981093km , Kill Van Kull - 8.34708040557km , South Cove - 8.35423470446km , Shooters Island - 8.43967483142km , North Cove Yacht Harbor - 8.49815198351km , Williams Creek - 8.54378618621km , North Wharf - 8.70495687386km , Berrys Creek - 8.72908857769km , South Wharf - 8.85335513162km , Weehawken Cove - 9.11319719425km , Arlington Marsh - 9.11867638493km , American Dock Company Wharf (historical) - 9.14361697229km , Minetta Brook (historical) - 9.2590745058km , Fish Creek - 9.29749612429km , Atlantic Basin - 9.62402761216km , Mariners Marsh - 9.66228809913km , Elizabeth River - 9.71927872237km , Brooks Lake - 9.77171400693km , Collect Pond (historical) - 9.85684439068km , Martling Lake - 10.00604873568km
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