Garden State Trout

Hello, It’s been along time since I posted any thing. But looking at how much water is in the streams I have to post something. The Ramapo one of my first ever to fish when I was a kid. Right now you can probably walk across it without getting your feet wet. The only thing about low water in all of...

It is time to wet wade for smallies! I am flying back to NJ from Mozambique this weekend for a few weeks and I hope to hit the Big D once for smallies. I am also heading out to Mount Hood Oregon for a summer ski camp with my daughter-I hope to find some trout streams out there! Tons of nearby trout...

Drossi wrote: ↑

Tue Jun 09, 2026 4:44 pm

Rusty Spinner wrote: ↑

Mon Jun 08, 2026 10:30 am

Drossi wrote: ↑

Wed Jun 03, 2026 4:36 pm

what water? most of north jersey is lower than low. Going to be a lousy holdover year.

All waters.

I know it's all waters. I was being sarcastic by saying what water, as in the water is so freakin low from lack of rain that there's barely any water in the rivers!

True!

Drossi wrote: ↑

Wed Jun 03, 2026 4:36 pm

what water? most of north jersey is lower than low. Going to be a lousy holdover year.

All waters.

New regulations in effect starting today. No more than 2 trout can be kept in General Regulations waters starting today (June 1). The idea is to keep more fish in holdover waters for early Fall when temps drop and anglers once again focus on trout.

I I only knew one guy who was skilled enough with arcgis to do this, he actually put together some local Atlantic county maps ( I had a printout, this was in the early 00’s timeframe, ) but haven’t talked with him in years and I don’t think he has the interest in doing a project like this. Would be...

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My Son tried the Toms yesterday, said the tree damage from the winter storms is everywhere. No room for even a roll cast. He saw only 2 others and they were walking out complaining :o Doubt if it will get cleared as I am not aware of any canoe/kayak rentals for that river anymore, the annual canoe ...

My only fishing thus far in '26 has been ice fishing. I plan to get out at some point this week, likely over in PA. Hendricksons are starting to hatch on local rivers and streams. Hey Rusty, with your busy work schedule/traveling just wondering which streams in PA are worthy of your time? I fish Mc...

46er wrote: ↑

Thu Apr 09, 2026 4:31 pm

Stripers have started in the river, Toms.

Seems they are now catching them out front in boats and not just the back bays and rivers. Had a buddy out in his 23' Tidewater yesterday and they landed 10. Not on fire, but ten is a good number to start out with for the new season.

My only fishing thus far in '26 has been ice fishing. I plan to get out at some point this week, likely over in PA. Hendricksons are starting to hatch on local rivers and streams.

Have fun for all that are headed out. It's T minus five minutes and counting....

I will be working in CT myself, so no RVTU Opening Day Shenanigans if they are holding it this year for me. But I expected a few to mention it. Off to Mass. tomorrow for some survey work. Hope many of you have plans to get on the water soon.

What are the plans for the Upper Flatbrook? I have not yet heard about them or spoken with Ross who handles that drainage (Delaware River). Will post here if I get more info. "Upper Flatbrook" is all I know, and where our best native brook trout numbers are located. It also avoids issues with feder...

barkeater wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 16, 2026 10:49 am

Are there any plans to add parking/access to the upper portion of KLG?

No idea. Will let you know if I hear anything.

There are plans in the works to do fish and wildlife habitat work on state lands (WMAs and State Parks and Forestry) using some of the large funds that have been accumulated via NJ corporate business taxes. This money in the past has mostly been used for Green Acres lands acquisition and needed repa...

Pete wrote: ↑

Fri Mar 06, 2026 12:40 pm

Rusty Spinner wrote: ↑

Fri Mar 06, 2026 11:11 am

Agreed, but too many only look at trying to park at "angry man lot" and don't gain access. They don't know about the top down hike.

Years ago, "Beetle" found one of the trails to BSB.
How hard can it be?

There are a few tributaries that feed into the ramapo that hold wild brook trout in the mahwah area ;) I know of one, however public access seems to be impossible. You can hike to at least two from the Ramapo Reservation county park. Look at the trail maps. Agreed, but too many only look at trying ...