Today's Best Fishing Times for
Newark, United States 🇺🇸

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Planning your next fishing trip in Newark, United States ? Today is a average day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar tables, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, 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 forecast calendar section to sync bite times with major weather changes.
  • 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.

Fishing in Newark, New Jersey centers on the tidal Passaic and lower Hackensack rivers, Newark Bay, and nearby urban ponds, giving anglers year-round access to striped bass, bluefish, catfish, and more. Despite its industrial backdrop, Newark offers productive shore, pier, and small-boat fishing with strong migratory runs and reliable resident fish populations. read more...

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 14:56 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:
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  • Moon over:
  • Moon under:
  • Visibility:
    84%
  • Waning Gibbous - 84% illuminated Waning Gibbous
Next New Moon in ~11 days on 14th June
  • Distance to earth:
    399,671 km
    Proximity:
    14.1 %
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 Newark
Full Moon
Sun, 31 May
New Moon
Sun, 14 Jun
Full Moon
Mon, 29 Jun

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
  • major Time:
    03:37 am - 05:37 am
  • minor Time:
    08:24 am - 10:24 am
  • major Time:
    03:57 pm - 05:57 pm
  • minor Time:
    11:31 pm - 01:31 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). The center shows the current moon phase which is a Waning Gibbous at 84% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a average day for fishing, but you need to cross check this with the current weather forecast for a final decision. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -1 hour and -32 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/New_York • Thu, 4 Jun 03:04 • 40.058, -82.401
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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.
Selected Weather Station: Newark, US
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7 Day Fishing Forecast Calendar
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*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Newark

Newark, NJ fishing revolves around the brackish Passaic and Hackensack rivers, Newark Bay, and a network of stocked and natural ponds sprinkled through Essex County. Anglers here can target migratory saltwater species like striped bass and bluefish in the tidal reaches, then switch to largemouth bass, trout, or panfish in nearby freshwater spots—all within a short drive of downtown.

Seasonal patterns are key. In early spring, the Passaic and lower Hackensack see the first push of schoolie striped bass following baitfish into Newark Bay, with action building through April and May. This is prime time for shore anglers tossing soft plastics, bucktail jigs, and bloodworm-soaked rigs into current seams and channel edges. Summer brings steady mixed-bag fishing: night-time catfish and carp in the rivers, plus fluke, bluefish, and porgies in Newark Bay and along nearby channel drops. Fall is the peak striper and bluefish season as bait stacks up in the bay and lower rivers—excellent for casting plugs from bulkheads and piers. Winter slows, but hardy anglers still pick up catfish, perch, and the occasional striper in deeper holes and warm-water discharges.

Habitat types around Newark are distinctly urban. The tidal Passaic and Hackensack feature deep shipping channels, bridge pilings, rock riprap, and mudflats, all of which hold fish during tide changes. Newark Bay adds more open-water structure—channel edges, shoals, and dock lines where predatory fish ambush menhaden and spearing. Freshwater opportunities include city lakes and county ponds with weedlines, downed timber, and man-made structures that attract bass, pickerel, and panfish. Look for any transition: concrete to riprap, deep to shallow, or fast to slower current.

Common techniques for striped bass and bluefish in the Newark area include:

  • Throwing 3–5 inch soft plastics on jig heads along channel edges and around bridge pilings on a moving tide.
  • Working small swimming plugs, metal spoons, or poppers near surface-feeding birds in Newark Bay.
  • Soaking cut bunker, clams, or bloodworms on fish-finder or hi-lo rigs from bulkheads and piers during dusk and dawn.

For fluke (summer flounder) in Newark Bay and adjacent channels, drift bucktail jigs tipped with Gulp! or squid strips along the bottom, paying attention to subtle depth changes and channel edges. Keep the jig just ticking bottom and adjust weight as the tide strengthens.

Freshwater tactics in Newark-area ponds and small lakes focus on simplicity and accuracy. Largemouth bass respond well to weightless soft-plastic stickbaits, small spinnerbaits, and weedless frogs around lily pads and shoreline brush in late spring through early fall. For trout in stocked county waters, use small inline spinners, salmon eggs, or PowerBait on light line, targeting inlets, shade, and deeper pockets. Panfish and perch can be caught consistently with bits of worm or small jigs under a float around docks and overhanging trees.

Tactical tips for Newark fishing include timing your trips with tide and light. In tidal spots, plan to fish the last two hours of incoming through the first hour of outgoing, when current concentrates bait along structure. At night, focus on illuminated areas—bridge lights, pier lights, and industrial glow—where baitfish gather and predators patrol. Use abrasion-resistant leader around concrete and pilings, and keep your gear mobile: a compact tackle bag, a few proven lures, and a sand spike or rod holder make hopping between bulkheads, bridges, and park-front access points both efficient and productive.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Newark area

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 2 beaches and bays in this area.

Maple Bay - 13.84035771201km , Beach Island - 15.76382533276km

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Newark. 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 Kennedy (historical) - 0.21064296875km , Log Pond Run - 0.71687496637km , North Fork Licking River - 1.01796402474km , South Fork Licking River - 1.01796402474km , Newark Low Head Dam - 3.33424551558km , Ramp Creek - 6.11243311801km , Dutch Fork - 6.27160051015km , Swamp Run - 7.09658827987km , Equality Run - 7.51348315003km , Bowling Green Run - 7.80041818853km , Clear Fork Licking River - 8.09594602313km , Little Claylick Creek - 8.19955937617km , Quarry Run - 8.28200411483km , Simonds Run - 9.08522964759km , Paddy Run - 9.22543686505km , Wilkins Run - 9.61746607878km , Lake Hudson - 9.69903294873km , Claylick Creek - 9.79032701894km , Smokyrow Run - 9.96543283052km , Dawes Arboretum Pond Dam - 10.04710569464km , Beaver Run - 10.14510048103km , Binns Lake Dam - 11.77012844859km , Rocky Fork - 11.82640006272km , Griffin Run - 13.31435508179km , Maple Bay - 13.84035771201km , Black Hand Rock - 14.68087864716km , Ridenour Island - 14.87915307008km , Hickory Island - 14.94744540485km , Peterson Island - 14.95630441662km , Bope Island - 15.03605574617km , Sherman Island - 15.05997684363km , Cranberry Marsh - 15.13346523272km , Dog Hollow Run - 15.19940180435km , Brundage Island - 15.20492287774km , Charleston Island - 15.34871909838km , Crane Island - 15.38656765235km , Elm Island - 15.68338985056km , Beach Island - 15.76382533276km , Watkins Island - 15.98577272053km , Gibson Island - 16.0656207499km

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