anybody from new jersey out there?

[FishGuitBeer]

For what it's worth, I fished Ryker Lake yesterday, which is also written up in the digest. It has potential, but there really isn't  a ramp there. Car toppers might want to check it out.

[bknj]

hi!!  am a new member here--located in union county nj--new to the forum but am an old time angler--have fished nj and ny waters for last 50 yrs.am looking forward to sharing info and learning also

bob

[FishGuitBeer]

Welcome aboard bknj,Caught a 4 1/2 lb largemouth out of the pond down the street from me after work today. Nice to have a resource like that in walking distance!

[JerryC]

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.

Happy you mentioned the Ramapo Lake.

I went there for my first time ever this past saturday with 3 buddies of mine. The lake is crystal clear, you can see atleast 10 feet right to the bottom. Caught 3 pickerel & a friend caught a small bass. The place is great for day fishing. Just remember to bring pleanty of water and food, the walk back to the car was horrific.. You need to walk about a mile in to the trails to get to the lake.. Overall, i will definatly be back very soon!!!

[RangerDad]

Hi Guys

new to the site! Born raised and fished NJ for a few years. (Many few Years ;D)

Live in Union County but fish many parts of the state and into NY and PA.

Heading out to the Watchung Reservation in about 20 minutes.

Nice to meet you guys, if ya want to hook up and shore fish (boat stolen > ) just PM me.

Hey Sharkbite: I fish the Delaware near Pburg. Mostly the boat ramp in Easton. Always in that area coming or going. Love merril creek and furnace lake. Ever Been?

[Zel]

Welcome RangerDad.

Some great fishin in central NJ.

[RangerDad]

Thank You Zel,

I just fished a couple small lakes in your area last week. Just off  611, going to try and get back that way on Thursday.

If your free and want to join me just yell

[DancesWithSquirrels]

RangerDad,

Where do you fish on the Watchung Reservation?  What seems to work best there?

DWS

[FishGuitBeer]

As an ex-Bergen Co. guy, my early season shore fishing 1-2 punch were, Ramapo Reservation: the lower lake gives up a lotta bass to rubber worms. Darlington Co Park: Loaded with big bass, as it gets hotter, it gets covered in a veg mat, but floating worms and Sluggo's worked on top of the mat, bring explosive suprises  

[JerryC]

FGB, Where is Darlington Co. Park?

[FishGuitBeer]

Darlington Ave, Ramsey

[bknj]

hi all!!  with the great weather past 2 days have been giving some local ponds a bit of a workout.tried black brook pond on saturday and did well with a buddy--6 nice bass between 1 and 2 1/2 lbs on razor worms and this afternoon hit lenape pond--wow!!!!! 19 bass up to 3 lbs on spinnerbaits and baby bass color rattletraps---saw lots of bass cruising in and out of shallows--possible they are starting to warm up to spawning as this lake is very shallow

tight lines to all

bob

[JerryC]

Nice BK!

I will be hitting up Waywayonda State Park this Sunday with a few friends.. planning an all day trip there.. i will let you guys know how it turns out!

[RangerDad]

Hey DWS,

Sorry it took so long to get back to you. Some times life happens  

I fish Surprise Lake and Sealys Pond in the Watchung Reservation. When I feel like walking I'll fish the creek/river that connects the two lakes.

What ever you throw, will connect at one time or another. I like to throw top waters. The water in SL is shallow so they work well. At SP the water is deeper, I'll throw a T Rig worm or a Carolina Worm.

Make sure you bring some weedless stuff, the weeds get thick!

I'll start near the parking area, and work my way down to the d**n. Coming around the lake anding back at the car. Bring some boots, the edges of SL are muddy. Can't get to far side of SPond unless hip boots, or a long walk, or up a mountain.

Leave the car topper home unless you get a permit from Union County, you will get a ticket without it!!!

Hope this helps. If any one needs more info, PM me

[bknj]

to ranger dad---if you have a car top you can try lenape pond---i have put a canoe and an inflatable in there with no problems--is a bit of a haul from the car to the water but there are some very nice bass in that pond ---my friend and i have been transplanting fish in there for many years--they are very healthy and verrrry hungry right now--also--if you like to fish for carp it is amazing in there--average size is 8-10 lbs with a few up to 20---on light tackle they are a ball

bob k

[RangerDad]

Bknj

I have heard of lenape pond but not sure where it is. I think I might know it by another name. Would you mind giving me some directions? Feel free to PM me. This is killing me, I know I've heard of it, but can't place it! :-/

I want to say it is in Plainfield or North Plainfield, just not sure.

[RangerDad]

Hey BKNJ

Is that park over near Westfield and Cranford where the Shotgun Skeet range was?

I grew up in Rahway right on the river and fished it all my life. We would wade upstream from my house and end up by the parkway behind Winfield park. Some times we would head for Mohegan Park. The only Black Brook I know is near Rt 22.

It sounds like we are close to each other, if you want to hook up one day and go fishing let me know.

[DancesWithSquirrels]

Thanks for the info RangerDad.  I live in North Plainfield and never really thought about the reservation for bass.  Funny how you never think to try the places right near by.

DWS

[bipr8]

Hey all.  I'm from central NJ.  Fish mostly Carnegie, Assunpink, and Manasquan.  Also occasionaly fish Turn Mill, Rising Sun, Stone Tavern, Mercer, Farrington, Mirror, Prospertown and the Deleware.  Anyone wants to go out, let me know.  Also looking to fish some new waters, I have a boat, so reply and we'll set a date, your water or mine.

[JerryC]

hey bipr8,

if i lived more near you i would deff be down for some fishing.. i also have a boat, but unfortunatly my 1989 toyota carolla doesnt have the power to tow it anymore lol..

question for everyone,

has anyone fishing round valley reseviour this season? my gf lives 20 misn from there so we are going to hit that up on sunday, weather permitted.. thanks!

[Zel]

JerryC: I haven't fished Round Valley yet this year, but in prior years, at this time in spring, I would recommend hitting the stretch marked in yellow and green on the attached map with: rapalas, soft jerkbaits, tubes and 4 straight worms (on a jig head or T-rigged) along the banks. Pay special attention to any areas with structure (rocks, submerged wood, brush), and any points. The area I marked in yellow can easily be fished from the bank. Side note: As you leave the boat launch, not far to your right, in the deeper water you will see the end of an inlet pipe (water is very clear so you can easily see all the way down) with a dark bottom all around it. Be sure to fish it I've caught several 5lb+ fish from that spot (right where the yellow starts, nearest to the launch, on my map). Good luck.

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i282/zelmonster/roundvalley-apr.jpg

[JerryC]

JerryC: I haven't fished Round Valley yet this year, but in prior years, at this time in spring, I would recommend hitting the stretch marked in yellow and green on the attached map with: rapalas, soft jerkbaits, tubes and 4 straight worms (on a jig head or T-rigged) along the banks. Pay special attention to any areas with structure (rocks, submerged wood, brush), and any points. The area I marked in yellow can easily be fished from the bank. Side note: As you leave the boat launch, not far to your right, in the deeper water you will see the end of an inlet pipe (water is very clear so you can easily see all the way down) with a dark bottom all around it. Be sure to fish it I've caught several 5lb+ fish from that spot (right where the yellow starts, nearest to the launch, on my map). Good luck.

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i282/zelmonster/roundvalley-apr.jpg

thanks for the help..!!!! i will let u know how it goes.. lets pray for no rain now lol

[JerryC]

Hey Zel!

Thanks for the info for Round Valley. The place is beautiful! Great place to fish for anyone in the area!!!! But, unfortunatly i didnt have much luck at all. I was with my GF and we road our bikes along the path around teh reserviour.. found a really great spot and fished it for aboyt an hour or so.. then she started to complaina bout being too cold and we left lol.. but im glad i experienced fishing there once, and i will most deffinatly be there again very soon! with my boat this time though lol

[dollarbill]

Round valley is a great place to fish. Very deep lake in certain parts. You can catch some monster lake trout in that place....

[JerryC]

Round valley is a great place to fish. Very deep lake in certain parts. You can catch some monster lake trout in that place....

Oh yeah!!! The pictures of some of the trout peopel caught there that ive seen have been monsters lol