Re: Fishing with kids in Central or Northern NJ
 

If you dont mind the drive try Lake Assupink off of interstate 195.Try just to the right of the boat launch.Was there about a month ago and saw a guy with his 3 kids fishing this spot and they were killing the bluegills and sunnys.Kids were having a great time.Like others on here have said any park with a pond is usually a sure bet.Good luck.

Re: Fishing with kids in Central or Northern NJ
 

There ar ponds closer to Jersey City
For little kids Nomahegan Park Pond in Cranford is #1 in my book. Entire shoreline totally accessible, plenty of sunnies, catfish, trout in the spring with turtles and frogs galore. Always other kids fishing; big playground when kid gets bored; can even ride a bike in the paved trial
My kids are in college now but I have 19 nieces and nephews 8 and under. I always take them there and it's always worked

Re: Fishing with kids in Central or Northern NJ
 

Great feedback fellaz...Nomahegan sounds like a win win.

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Re: Fishing with kids in Central or Northern NJ
 

Can also try Overpeck County Park. Parking & playground near water. Worms will work great!!
Drop pin @ 199 Challenger Rd Ridgefield Park.

Re: Fishing with kids in Central or Northern NJ
 

Give the Duck Pond in Secaucus a try.