New Jersey · USA
Cooper River Lake
- Region
- New Jersey, USA
- Regulation zone
- New Jersey statewide regulations
Species in Cooper River Lake
Carp- Catfish
Channel Catfish- Crappie
Largemouth Bass- Sunfish
Yellow Perch
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Seasons & limits — New Jersey statewide regulations
| Species | Season | Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Largemouth Bass & Smallmouth Bass | Jan. 1–April 14 and June 16–Dec. 31 (harvest); April 15–June 15 catch & release only (all waters) | 12-inch minimum; 5 combined daily limit | — |
| Channel Catfish | Open year-round | 12-inch minimum; 5 daily limit | — |
| Crappie (Black and White) | Open year-round | 8-inch minimum; 10 combined daily limit | — |
| Sunfish, Perch, Catfish, American Eel & other species with no specified creel limits (Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Redbreast, Rock Bass, White Perch, Yellow Perch, Bullheads, White Catfish, White Sucker, Common Carp, Bowfin, American Eel and other non-native species) | Open year-round | No minimum size (exception: American Eel 9-inch minimum); 25 combined daily limit | — |
Always confirm regulations with the official state regulations before fishing — rules change, and waterbody-specific exceptions apply.
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Species: New Jersey state fisheries lake records, via the Bump Board dataset.