anybody from new jersey out there? 2024

JerseyBassin reply :

lookin to some people in my state....where do you guys like to fish?

guest reply :

First off I think you would do better posting this in North East, thats how I found my PA Amigos

roadwarrior reply :

Welcome aboard!

8-)

Zel... reply :

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

JerseyBassin reply :

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

Alpster reply :

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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

BassFishingMachine reply :

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 :-?.

JerseyBassin reply :

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

Cujo reply :

I've electro-fished Assunpink and Mountain Lake. Got some big bass out of Assunpink and big Musky out of Mountain Lake.

guest reply :

A lot of the fellas are probally ashamed of living in New Jersey ;D

lubina reply :

Welcome

I fish the rebel South.

Check this site, a lot of info there

http://njbassanglers.com/index.php

FishGuitBeer reply :

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!

Zel... reply :

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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.

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FishGuitBeer... WELCOME!

RoLo reply :

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

JKay reply :

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.

JD13 reply :

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.

Alpster reply :

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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

DancesWithSquirrels reply :

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

guest reply :

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.

DancesWithSquirrels reply :

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

shimanogloomis man reply :

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

DancesWithSquirrels reply :

Sounds like the ideal place for my little kayak. I love those quiet waters.

DWS

FishGuitBeer reply :

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!

JerryC reply :

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).

Sharkbite reply :

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.

FishGuitBeer reply :

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 reply :

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 reply :

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 reply :

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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 reply :

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... reply :

Welcome RangerDad.

Some great fishin in central NJ.

RangerDad reply :

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 reply :

RangerDad,

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

DWS

FishGuitBeer reply :

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 reply :

FGB, Where is Darlington Co. Park?

FishGuitBeer reply :

Darlington Ave, Ramsey

bknj reply :

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 reply :

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 reply :

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 reply :

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 reply :

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 reply :

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 reply :

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 reply :

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 reply :

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... reply :

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 reply :

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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 reply :

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 reply :

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 reply :

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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

JerryC reply :

jersey needs to represent a little more on this board

Alpster reply :

There's a lot of Jersey boys here. I have fished with several of them.

Ronnie

joe_ohlandt reply :

Hello All,

New to this site and wanted to say hi!

Always looking for places to fish and buddies.

In Morristown, but looking to cover the northern part of the state.

FishGuitBeer reply :

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jersey needs to represent a little more on this board

I'm with you on that!

JerryC reply :

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Hello All,
New to this site and wanted to say hi!

Always looking for places to fish and buddies.

In Morristown, but looking to cover the northern part of the state.

whats up joe? got a boat? lol ;D

roadwarrior reply :

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jersey needs to represent a little more on this board

Yep, six pages and still running strong!

8-)

joe_ohlandt reply :

JerryC,

No boat, but looking for a car top I can drag around. :'(

Right now I'm just standing in the mud around the lakes.

GreedBall reply :

bergen county here, i fish mostly in private lakes around my town that are great for LMB and panfish, other wise passaic river is good untill me and my dad get the boat ready for the summer we fish out of sandy hook, was always a saltwater guy just got into bass fishing the past 2 years

JerryC reply :

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bergen county here, i fish mostly in private lakes around my town that are great for LMB and panfish, other wise passaic river is good untill me and my dad get the boat ready for the summer we fish out of sandy hook, was always a saltwater guy just got into bass fishing the past 2 years

i find fresh water fishing more interesting then salt water fishing.. i enjoy the catch in salt water but fresh water us just much more relaxing to me..

FishGuitBeer reply :

I live in the corner of Morris Co.,where morris,sussex, and passaic meet. I got the Newark Watershed reservoirs in my back yard, Hopatcong 10 minutes away, in other words, no shortage of fishing waters, but when I have to catch a LMB, the little slimy no name pond down the road never dissapoints. Got 5 out of there last night in about 20 minutes, no monsters, but bass none the less.

JerryC reply :

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I live in the corner of Morris Co.,where morris,sussex, and passaic meet. I got the Newark Watershed reservoirs in my back yard, Hopatcong 10 minutes away, in other words, no shortage of fishing waters, but when I have to catch a LMB, the little slimy no name pond down the road never dissapoints. Got 5 out of there last night in about 20 minutes, no monsters, but bass none the less.

I'm kinda of local to you.. we should get up one day..

FishGuitBeer reply :

Do you have the NWDC fishing permit? That's where I spend most of my time.

Sharkbite reply :

Hi I live in Phillipsburg and I am always up for fishing with a new fellow. I am getting a jon boat for the river this week. So maybe we could go together some time.

jerseylargemouth reply :

hello everyone, im new to this forum and just recently picked up bass fishing again. im 28 tommorrow and im getting one of those 10 ft pelican boats once i take the boaters test june 11th n 12th. i live just outside atlantic city and am always looking for places to fish and people to fish with. its funny but i find more bass in little retension ponds then in most of the bigger lakes. if anyone lives near me id advise a trip to the shoppes at smithville, across the street from the shoppes in the secondary parking area there is a small pond and man i can guarantee ull catch fish there eerytime u go mostly little guys but im sure there are a few monsters in there.

roadwarrior reply :

Welcome aboard!

We have many guys from New Jersey. I'm sure they will stop by and say hi!

8-)

JerryC reply :

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Do you have the NWDC fishing permit? That's where I spend most of my time.

Im not sure i do.. i have a NJ fishing permit and a boating license if that helps lol

FishGuitBeer reply :

Unless you went to the NWDC office in either Newark or Newfound land and plopped down 50.00 for the permit..................you don't have it.

Countryjoe07 reply :

Hey guys,

I'm new here. Bergen county representing. I've fished Lake Hopatcong, Pompton Lake, Monksville, Delaware River...but usually I go to some local ponds near where I live maybe some of you have heard of Ramapo Lake? You have to hike a mile or so to get to the top where the lake is. Usually do a canoe or inflatable raft since a lot of the fishing I do you have to walk through some bush. But I don't have one at the moment so I'm fishing mainly from the shore....

jvox reply :

JERSEY STAND UP!!

Lve2Fish1312 reply :

Yea I'm Fishing in jersey to. I just got a boat this year and im starting to try and find lakes. until now ive fished all the pond, and saltwater, but some ponds offer big bass.

Alpster reply :

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Yea I'm Fishing in jersey to. I just got a boat this year and im starting to try and find lakes. until now ive fished all the pond, and saltwater, but some ponds offer big bass.

Lve2,

Welcome to the forum. Looking for lakes in NJ? This link will help you.

http://njbassanglers.com/places.php#monmouth

Ronnie

DJFISH reply :

Hey guys.. another Jersey guy here. Mainly fish Aeroflex, Blue Mountain Lake, Musconetcong, Saxton Falls, Swartzwood, and some other small spots in the area.

njbassfreak reply :

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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 :-?.

where around union county do you fish? im in union county too and im usually all alone out here..lol

NJstixx reply :

Hey all, newbie here....Yep from Jersey (Union County). I've been a saltwater guy for last 10 years, fluke and stripers mostly...

The expense of the fishing boat and gas as well as the family obligations and other interests (golf) have recently cut down on my primary fishing routines...

I've been in my house for a 11 years with the golf course and park 5 minutes away...Saw some kids with fishing rods walking down the street last year and asked where they where fishin...they said the local pond. I'd been there and never thought much about it...asked what they were fishin for and they said "bass". I was in disbelief, but they said there were plenty of bass in the pond....

On an off day a week ago I decided to take the dog and a rod down to the park and toss a few in...caught a tiny blue gill and then 6 small bass! I mean pretty small...maybe 10 inches tops, with most smaller...but d**n I was impressed..I relaxed, enjoyed the day and got some action..and then...got the bug....

I hadn't been freshwater fishing 5 times in the last 30 years...I had some gear but was cluless as to what rigs etc...I should use...I went with worms and bought some Berkley gulp nightcrawlers...been back 3 of the last four days as it's a five minute walk from the house...the dog loves it, and I've been catching fish each day and enjoying myself. Figure there has to be some bigger fish in there and have been practicing very rusty technic not expecting much...and enjoying the hell out of it...I'll be back tomorrow for an hour or so, funny how time flies....

njbassfreak reply :

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Hey all, newbie here....Yep from Jersey (Union County). I've been a saltwater guy for last 10 years, fluke and stripers mostly...
The expense of the fishing boat and gas as well as the family obligations and other interests (golf) have recently cut down on my primary fishing routines...

I've been in my house for a 11 years with the golf course and park 5 minutes away...Saw some kids with fishing rods walking down the street last year and asked where they where fishin...they said the local pond. I'd been there and never thought much about it...asked what they were fishin for and they said "bass". I was in disbelief, but they said there were plenty of bass in the pond....

On an off day a week ago I decided to take the dog and a rod down to the park and toss a few in...caught a tiny blue gill and then 6 small bass! I mean pretty small...maybe 10 inches tops, with most smaller...but d**n I was impressed..I relaxed, enjoyed the day and got some action..and then...got the bug....

I hadn't been freshwater fishing 5 times in the last 30 years...I had some gear but was cluless as to what rigs etc...I should use...I went with worms and bought some Berkley gulp nightcrawlers...been back 3 of the last four days as it's a five minute walk from the house...the dog loves it, and I've been catching fish each day and enjoying myself. Figure there has to be some bigger fish in there and have been practicing very rusty technic not expecting much...and enjoying the hell out of it...I'll be back tomorrow for an hour or so, funny how time flies....

which pond in union county are you talking about?

NJstixx reply :

What no "Welcome Aboard"? LOL

Shallcross Pond.....

njbassfreak reply :

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What no "Welcome Aboard"? LOL
Shallcross Pond.....

Hahahah...sorry Welcome Aboard, I was typing fast because I was at work. What city is that pond in, i'm not familiar with that name. I'll try and search it. Thanks.

NJstixx reply :

It's at Blackbrook Park in Kenilworth.....

njbassfreak reply :

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It's at Blackbrook Park in Kenilworth.....

ahhh...I wonder if it's where i go..is it on kenilworth blvd.? I go to a place on kenilworth blvd. right when you go over the bridge going towards the college in cranford. Right after the bridge theres a driveway on the right. I fish the water thats under the bridge and there are some monster carp in that water. The thing is that they are real tricky. I have had no luck catching a big one yet while you're fishing they make huge splashes in the water kinda like taunting you. I have gotten some nice trout there though along with some sucker fish, bass, catfish, eels..... If this is not the park how do I get to the one where you fish because i've only caught a bass a couple times here. I mostly go there to fight with the trout and monster carps ranging around 12-26lbs.

njbassfreak reply :

forget it i just found it on a map. It's not where I usually go but it looks like its worth a shot. I'll stop by soon. Thanks man, I never even knew that pond was there. lol

NJstixx reply :

Yeah you were at Lenepe Park by the shooting range...

You can access Blackbrook from 14th or 15th street (Traffic light at the school) travel doen about a mile and they'll be a snall parking lot on the right...you'll probably miss it the first time....

Caught 3 small ones early this evening....

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