What special fishing regulations apply at Greenwood Lake (NY/NJ boundary)?

Greenwood Lake (NY/NJ boundary) carries 4 special-regulation overlays that override New Jersey's statewide 2026 rules, covering Largemouth bass, Walleye, and Muskellunge (incl. tiger musky). One of them reads: "1,920-acre NY/NJ boundary water — joint-management compact governs open water, either state's freshwater licence honored; 12 in min largemouth, 5 / day combined; walleye 18 in min, 3 / day; muskellunge 44 in min (Trophy Musky Water), 1 / day; crappie 8 in min, 10 / day." Every overlay on this water body is listed in full above.

Do I need a fishing license to fish Greenwood Lake (NY/NJ boundary)?

Yes. Greenwood Lake (NY/NJ boundary) is in New Jersey, so a valid New Jersey fishing license is required just as it is anywhere else in the state, issued by New Jersey Division of Fish & Wildlife (freshwater) + NJ Marine Fisheries Administration (saltwater). The special regulations on this page change the bag, size, slot, or gear rules for Greenwood Lake; they do not waive the license requirement. Free-fishing days and youth exemptions follow the statewide New Jersey rules.

Do Greenwood Lake (NY/NJ boundary)'s special rules replace New Jersey's statewide limits?

Only where they conflict. New Jersey's statewide 2026 regulations apply on Greenwood Lake by default; the overlays above replace the matching statewide rules for the species or gear they name, while everything not specifically overridden still follows the statewide rule. When a water-body rule and the statewide rule disagree, the water-body rule wins.

Which species have special rules on Greenwood Lake?

Largemouth bass, Walleye, and Muskellunge (incl. tiger musky) have a water-body-specific rule on Greenwood Lake (NY/NJ boundary), each linking to its full New Jersey regulations above. Species not listed here follow the statewide New Jersey limits.

2026 regulation year

Greenwood Lake (NY/NJ boundary) 2026 — New Jersey Fishing Regulations

New Jersey statewide rules apply unless overridden below.

Last updated June 3, 2026

Greenwood Lake (NY/NJ boundary) carries 4 special-regulation overlays on top of New Jersey's 2026 fishing rules — covering Largemouth bass, Walleye, Muskellunge (incl. tiger musky). Verify the agency booklet before launching: in-season changes are not yet wired to this page.

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State-level special regulation

1,920-acre NY/NJ boundary water — joint-management compact governs open water, either state's freshwater licence honored; 12 in min largemouth, 5 / day combined; walleye 18 in min, 3 / day; muskellunge 44 in min (Trophy Musky Water), 1 / day; crappie 8 in min, 10 / day
Source: New Jersey special-water list

Per-species rules on Greenwood Lake (NY/NJ boundary)

Largemouth bass regulations →
12 in min, 5 / day combined; NY/NJ reciprocal under joint-management compact
Walleye regulations →
18 in min, 3 / day; statewide season incl. March 1 – April 30 C&R; NY + NJ licences both honored
Muskellunge (incl. tiger musky) regulations →
44 in min (Trophy Musky Water), 1 / day; NY + NJ licences both honored

Official source

New Jersey Division of Fish & Wildlife (freshwater) + NJ Marine Fisheries Administration (saltwater) publishes the authoritative 2026 New Jersey fishing regulations. Special-regulation lakes and rivers are listed in the agency booklet — always verify before fishing.

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Emergency-order channel

In-season closures, slot-limit changes, and run-count-driven harvest pauses are posted to New Jersey Division of Fish & Wildlife's emergency-order feed — check it before any New Jersey trip during the active season.

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Frequently asked questions

What special fishing regulations apply at Greenwood Lake (NY/NJ boundary)?: Greenwood Lake (NY/NJ boundary) carries 4 special-regulation overlays that override New Jersey's statewide 2026 rules, covering Largemouth bass, Walleye, and Muskellunge (incl. tiger musky). One of them reads: "1,920-acre NY/NJ boundary water — joint-management compact governs open water, either state's freshwater licence honored; 12 in min largemouth, 5 / day combined; walleye 18 in min, 3 / day; muskellunge 44 in min (Trophy Musky Water), 1 / day; crappie 8 in min, 10 / day." Every overlay on this water body is listed in full above.
Do I need a fishing license to fish Greenwood Lake (NY/NJ boundary)?: Yes. Greenwood Lake (NY/NJ boundary) is in New Jersey, so a valid New Jersey fishing license is required just as it is anywhere else in the state, issued by New Jersey Division of Fish & Wildlife (freshwater) + NJ Marine Fisheries Administration (saltwater). The special regulations on this page change the bag, size, slot, or gear rules for Greenwood Lake; they do not waive the license requirement. Free-fishing days and youth exemptions follow the statewide New Jersey rules.
Do Greenwood Lake (NY/NJ boundary)'s special rules replace New Jersey's statewide limits?: Only where they conflict. New Jersey's statewide 2026 regulations apply on Greenwood Lake by default; the overlays above replace the matching statewide rules for the species or gear they name, while everything not specifically overridden still follows the statewide rule. When a water-body rule and the statewide rule disagree, the water-body rule wins.
Which species have special rules on Greenwood Lake?: Largemouth bass, Walleye, and Muskellunge (incl. tiger musky) have a water-body-specific rule on Greenwood Lake (NY/NJ boundary), each linking to its full New Jersey regulations above. Species not listed here follow the statewide New Jersey limits.

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