How big do bass get in NJ? Here’s what they look like in LA.

[spc06]

Im really shocked at how strong the fishery is in NJ, I really appreciate you sharing this with me. As a kid my Nana had a place in mystic island, and we’d pretty much just catch digfish, and never hit the freshwater. Thank you all very much.

[DanH]

Most mature largemouth bass in NJ range between 5 1/2 to 6 1/2 pounds , anything bigger is a real trophy . Ive been fishing in NJ since the late 60's with an eye on the state record , I've caught scores of bass in the 5 to 6 range , my PB is a little over 8 .

[Ol Pedro]

I've caught two around 5 here. One at Turnmill lake on a 4" plastic worm and the other at Colonial lake before the drawdown fishing for trout with powerbait.
These are Northern Bass not the Florida strain down South or out West. In California they have hybrid Florida/ Northern Bass that can push 18 lbs. I have seen some of these brutes push stocked Rainbows on the shore gorging on them at San Vicente lake in San Diego. They would fish 10-12" swimbaits for them. My pb was around 8 lbs. On a crawdad at Southerland Lake in San Diego.

[AndrewT]

Originally Posted by Ol Pedro

I've caught two around 5 here. One at Turnmill lake on a 4" plastic worm and the other at Colonial lake before the drawdown fishing for trout with powerbait.
These are Northern Bass not the Florida strain down South or out West. In California they have hybrid Florida/ Northern Bass that can push 18 lbs. I have seen some of these brutes push stocked Rainbows on the shore gorging on them at San Vicente lake in San Diego. They would fish 10-12" swimbaits for them. My pb was around 8 lbs. On a crawdad at Southerland Lake in San Diego.

They eat rainbows here, too

[muskynut]

Know of several 8+ lbers taken in tournaments on Hopatcong