Manasquan Reservoir
Manasquan Reservoir in Howell, NJ is a 720-acre county-owned reservoir, electric motors only (NJ Fish & Wildlife). It has abundant submerged standing timber and holds bass, hybrid striped bass, muskie, crappie and channel catfish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Wiper
Hybrid striped bass
Muskellunge
Big baits along weed edges and rock bars, best in fall.
Channel Catfish
Cut bait and nightcrawlers on flats and creek mouths in the evening.
Crappie
Black crappie
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Manasquan Reservoir boat rampRampBoat ramp with rentals; all boats require a permit issued at the ramp (fee).Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Manasquan Reservoir are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife (NJDEP) ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Manasquan Reservoir ↗Local tips
- Fish the standing timber for structure.
- Electric motors only.
- Get the boat permit at the ramp.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.