Garden State Trout

So no one is answering in "other fishing" so I'll try here.
Going to be in Medford for a few weeks later this month and into September. Anyone know good access for catfishing, bass, carp? I found a park on Medford where it is a tiny creek. I'm looking for a little bigger water and bigger fish. Lots of private crap down here.

I know of Medford Park, Laurel and Vincentown pond/lake, with public access. F&W has an online interactive map or list, with species list. Atsion Lake in Wharton SF is about a 20 minute drive from Medford; pickerel, bass, perch, sunfish, catfish. Any cranberry bog on state land will have pickerel in it. Have fun, watch the ticks.

46er wrote: ↑

Sat Aug 14, 2021 4:16 pm

I know of Medford Park, Laurel and Vincentown pond/lake, with public access. F&W has an online interactive map or list, with species list. Atsion Lake in Wharton SF is about a 20 minute drive from Medford; pickerel, bass, perch, sunfish, catfish. Any cranberry bog on state land will have pickerel in it. Have fun, watch the ticks.

Thanks. Atsion lake looks promising. I have already walked Medford Park. Saw a few large carp and 1 good bass. A ton of snakes. But very small creek there. I also found Rancocas State Park where the north and south branch come together. I will check out the other 2 ponds. Appreciate the help!!!

There is a canoe/kayak rental at Atsion Lake, they might be able to suggest other spots.

https://www.pinelandsadventures.org/adventure/rentals/

Rancocas creek aint so bad.

Wow!! That cat is really purdy!!

Fishybig wrote: ↑

Fri Sep 17, 2021 3:39 pm

Wow!! That cat is really purdy!!

Those are 2 different cats. One was about 17 inches one was about 10. They are very silver and blue in that creek. Gorgeous compared to the Round Valley amd Delaware cats I usually see. They fight hard as well. I was using artificial blood worms, made for salt water for bait. It is an amazing product for cat and bass fishing. A slowly dissolving scent mixture on mesh.

those are some nice clean cats' right there. I grew up in Arkansas, and Catfish Houses are almost as common down there as BBQ joints. Those two would be awesome deep fried with some hush puppies, cole slaw, and sweet tea.

A nice ditch pickle from the bank in Rancocas creek. Find I'm walking farther now and finding excellent water....

Maybe its just the size of the photo, but that looks like a big old large mouth!
A wise once said, 'walk farther from the truck, catch more fish'.

46er wrote: ↑

Sat Aug 14, 2021 4:16 pm

I know of Medford Park, Laurel and Vincentown pond/lake, with public access. F&W has an online interactive map or list, with species list. Atsion Lake in Wharton SF is about a 20 minute drive from Medford; pickerel, bass, perch, sunfish, catfish. Any cranberry bog on state land will have pickerel in it. Have fun, watch the ticks.

Checked out Atsion Lake today. Got one small pickerel from shore. Went to the spill way. On the above side something rather large swirled my floating rapala. On the lower side in Mullica creek, I got many smallmouth up to 10 inches amd one more small pickerel.

Surprised to hear of a Smallie in the Mullica River. Any pictures?

46er wrote: ↑

Sat Oct 16, 2021 2:22 pm

Surprised to hear of a Smallie in the Mullica River. Any pictures?

no, but if I have time ill go back in a few weeks.. There were lots if them. Small but fun.

Awesome mix bag of warm water fish

lightenup wrote: ↑

Mon Oct 04, 2021 6:14 pm

A nice ditch pickle from the bank in Rancocas creek. Find I'm walking farther now and finding excellent water....
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that in the medford park, or different RC access?

nice fish.

robtf wrote: ↑

Thu Jan 13, 2022 1:03 pm

lightenup wrote: ↑

Mon Oct 04, 2021 6:14 pm

A nice ditch pickle from the bank in Rancocas creek. Find I'm walking farther now and finding excellent water....
20211004_121819.jpg

that in the medford park, or different RC access?

nice fish.

It is in Medford Park, but the linear park that run the bank down stream from the main park. Across the road by the library. Past the graveyard and the horse farm. Almost to the next bridge and the end of the park. That fish lives in the downed trees and pipe that stick out into the river. I find Kirby's Mill to have better fishing.

Thanks... I retired and no longer go by that area. Perhaps one days I'll explore Kirby Mills or other areas nearby.