South Branch Raritan River Fishing near Raritan, New Jersey

South Branch Raritan River is a stream located just 3 miles from Raritan, in Somerset County, in the state of New Jersey, United States, near Somerville, NJ.

Join us as we discuss the New Jersey Fishing License options, fishing rules and fishing regulations. Please remember to check with the local Fish and Wildlife department to ensure the stream is open to the public. Now get out there and fish! Check out our Fishing Times chart to determine when the fish will be most active.

  "Small fluke, bluefish and perch this week - they are running up the middle, and on the river edges...." Beaverdam Creek

  "The river seems dead since it's so small but some fish actually live here! Me and my friend walked..." Elizabeth River

  "I fished up North of the Dam (below the Ramapo River) - working below the trees in about 8 to 9 ft..." Pompton Lake