JerseyBassin Posted February 11, 2008 Posted February 11, 2008 lookin to some people in my state....where do you guys like to fish? Quote
Guest muddy Posted February 11, 2008 Posted February 11, 2008 First off I think you would do better posting this in North East, thats how I found my PA Amigos Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted February 11, 2008 Super User Posted February 11, 2008 Welcome aboard! 8-) Quote
Zel Posted February 12, 2008 Posted February 12, 2008 Welcome! Don't live in your state. I just fish in NJ then get out in a hurry! LOL Fish: Mountain Lake, Merrill Creek Res., Spruce Run Res., Round Valley Res., Swartzwood, Aeroflex and Hopatcong Quote
JerseyBassin Posted February 13, 2008 Author Posted February 13, 2008 haha dont blame you man...how'd you do at spruce run..i went there over the summer..didn't catch any bass, but got 1 really nice hybrid on a live minnow Quote
Super User Alpster Posted February 13, 2008 Super User Posted February 13, 2008 lookin to some people in my state....where do you guys like to fish? I live in Farmingdale and I fish the Manasquan Reservoir, Assunpink, Thompson Park Lake, Topamemus Lake. Manasquan is one of the best lakes in the state and it's right around the corner frome me. Ronnie Quote
BassFishingMachine Posted February 14, 2008 Posted February 14, 2008 Im a NJ guy . But I fish all local stuff, small ponds/rivers, in and around Union County. Don't go out to the big lakes too often, but occasionally I'll go with my friend (since he has a boat), and check out Hopatcong, Spruce Run, Monksville Reservoir etc. To tell you the truth I prefer my small local stuff, frankly I catch more fish at them :-?. Quote
JerseyBassin Posted February 14, 2008 Author Posted February 14, 2008 yea man likewise, im from morris though..ive been to spruce run and monksville a couple times. haven't had much luck at either lake. then ill go to a couple smaller local lakes which are each under 5 minutes away from my house and ill catch more fish suddenly. im not a fishing pro so i can't say for sure, but it might be because these local hot spots are under fished has anybody caught fish at spruce run or monksville? i hear monksville produces some pretty fine musky havent caught one though Quote
Cujo Posted February 14, 2008 Posted February 14, 2008 I've electro-fished Assunpink and Mountain Lake. Got some big bass out of Assunpink and big Musky out of Mountain Lake. Quote
Guest muddy Posted February 14, 2008 Posted February 14, 2008 A lot of the fellas are probally ashamed of living in New Jersey ;D Quote
lubina Posted February 15, 2008 Posted February 15, 2008 Welcome I fish the rebel South. Check this site, a lot of info there http://njbassanglers.com/index.php Quote
FishGuitBeer Posted March 18, 2008 Posted March 18, 2008 Hey all, I'm new here, this is my first post. I live in No. Jersey and have fished the Newark Watershed resevoirs for 20 years. Jersey takes a lot of knocks, but since the Highlands Act came into being, and much of the land in No Jersey is now protected, there are some wonderful fishing opportunities out there. I run the gamut,Trout, Smallies, Largemouth and Musky and there are world class fish out there if you know where to look! Quote
Zel Posted March 18, 2008 Posted March 18, 2008 haha dont blame you man...how'd you do at spruce run..i went there over the summer..didn't catch any bass, but got 1 really nice hybrid on a live minnow Sorry JerseyBassin... Didn't see your question till now. I always seem to do real well at Spruce Run. That's why it's one of my top two favorite lakes. If you want some info, please PM me. ------- FishGuitBeer... WELCOME! Quote
Super User RoLo Posted March 18, 2008 Super User Posted March 18, 2008 Welcome to the Bass Resource forums Before Spruce Run was inundated, I used to hunt small game there when it was known as the Clinton Public Shooting Grounds. When it was first opened to the public for fishing, little bass could be caught everywhere from the shore of Spruce Run. A few years later, bass weren't everywhere but their average weight was much improved. I guess I'm a poor reference because I haven't fished Spruce Run since 1992, but at that time, we did best in the headwaters toward Willoughby Brook in the upper third of the reservoir. (don't forget Cranberry Lake, it's loaded with bass & pickerel). Roger Quote
JKay Posted March 19, 2008 Posted March 19, 2008 I'm up in the northern part of Morris County. I fish some of the local reservoirs. Split Rock is one of my favorites. Great smallie action. I usually fish that with a buddy in a tandem kayak. The boat ramp there is a pain, but not bad for a lightweight boat. I mainly fish a private lake up here and that's where I keep my boat. The LM fishing is pretty good and I have a handle on some of the hot spots. I made the mistake of telling my buddy's 13 year old kid about one of these spots. Next time out there were a pile of kids trying to get fish out of this area. Sweet revenge was that they were all throwing the wrong things. I don't think much was caught from that spot. Quote
JD13 Posted April 4, 2008 Posted April 4, 2008 Hey, just joined, from Morris County I've been fishing mostly small lakes near Rockaway for my entire life. Mostly on White Meadow, almost all of my big fish have come from this tiny lake. I avoid Hopatcong and other big local lakes they bother me, I hate to say it but I really prefer NY state lakes (George and Sacandaga) to popular NJ lakes. Quote
Super User Alpster Posted April 4, 2008 Super User Posted April 4, 2008 A lot of the fellas are probally ashamed of living in New Jersey ;D I ain't got no shame, I have even hung out with you in public Muddy. ;D Ronnie Quote
DancesWithSquirrels Posted April 4, 2008 Posted April 4, 2008 New guy here and a Jersey guy. Been mostly chasing the put and take trout for a long time now. This year I am trying to get out more for the bass. I'm in Somerset County so I am pretty centrally located for getting to several of the popular bigger lakes. But I want to identify some of the smaller local waters. I prefer quiet water fishing, small lakes and ponds that I can use a small kayak or canoe or even fish from the shore. I don't have any kind of a serious boat and don't expect to have one anytime soon. DWS Quote
Guest muddy Posted April 4, 2008 Posted April 4, 2008 Hey did you ever cross the state line onto THE SEVEN LAKES PARKWAY, into HARRIMAN STATE PARK in NY, Lot of good spots like you desribe , and you can access them right from the road. Quote
DancesWithSquirrels Posted April 4, 2008 Posted April 4, 2008 I don't get that far north very often. And as close as New York is I have only fished in the state once, for trout, on the Beaverkill. That is kind of a trout pilgrimage of sorts. I will have to check out the area you are talking about. DWS Quote
shimanogloomis man Posted April 6, 2008 Posted April 6, 2008 i live in bergen county a little secret split rock res is njs best kept secret... every time i go there on a weekend and weather is perfect in the summer i havent seen more the 5 boats out there.. great large mouth and smallie action ;D.. only thing is electic motor only and like said before u need to bring a light boat to carry a good 30 ft to the water threw the woods Quote
DancesWithSquirrels Posted April 7, 2008 Posted April 7, 2008 Sounds like the ideal place for my little kayak. I love those quiet waters. DWS Quote
FishGuitBeer Posted April 7, 2008 Posted April 7, 2008 Yeah, no trailers at SplitRock. My son and I caught 12 largemouths at a tiny pond 2 blocks from our house. We hit three other spots earlier in the day, but the water was clear and cold. The murky little pond by our house might have been 3 degree's warmer and that's all it took! Quote
JerryC Posted April 7, 2008 Posted April 7, 2008 I live in the Wayne area. I mainly go to the smaller lakes and ponds not known to many, but occationally i will go to some of these lakes.. excuse my spellings on some. Wawayonda State Park (great pickerel fishing) Sheapard Lake Split Rock Pompton River Passaic River (some areas) Greenwood lake Pointview Reseriour Split rock is one of my favs because not many people know of its location and rarely do you see someone else out there on a boat (no dock, only carry in boats only). Quote
Sharkbite Posted April 7, 2008 Posted April 7, 2008 Hi Jerry C I am Sharkbite I live in Phillipsburg NJ I read about Ramapo Lake this year in the digest have you been there? It is in Okland NJ. Quote
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