I grew up in NJ and fished it mostly in the late 80's and 90's. I've caught plenty of fish in the 3-5lb range as well. For me when it got totally choked out was when I noticed my numbers getting better. Way less boat traffic and less guys that wanted to deal with the weeds back then. I grew up learning on a lake pretty similar so I always felt confident to fish IN the weeds. I do agree it was one of the better bass fishing waters especially for the northern part of the state. However most of my fishing was concentrated on a body of water that at the time was closed to the public where we knew the security guy that patrolled it which is now open to the public. Split Rock Resevoir. To me hands down the best water in NJ to fish. Has almost every kind of cover and typical bass fishing area to host all different presentations. Had great smallmouth as well. Caught one from there that was 10lb 2oz back in 1996 fishing in early April. Huge prespawn female slow rolling a spinnerbait. Not sure how the fishing is there now as I haven't been there in at least 10 years.

 

I run into guys from time to time who won't fish there anymore because of the weeds. Still a spot where you can catch some big fish though. Caught my biggest pickerel to date in there. 

Holla, might as well rep the hood, Lakewood. Most guys are to worried to fish my local waters, Lake Shenandoah is a great fishery and I have never had a problem.

 

I mainly fish Carsaljo, Shenandoah, prosper town, and stump tavern from kayak or the bank. I will hit the Manasquan a few times a year to, some great fishing there too!

 

Pretty much a bunch of decent spots to be had with in 30-1hr drive if that.

 

I'm like Ike too, I'm loud and like rap music, but I drive American cars.

 

Tight lines fellas!

Ike also is a metal head! Guitar I will pm you...

Joe from South Jersey(Cumberland County) Tons of good water down here.  

Hey all,

 

E here from NOrth Jersey Paterson to be specific.. I like fiishing plastics and crankbaits and gettin my line wet as much as possible in search of that big one...  973 is perfect area because of all the good spots withing an hr or so of here... Hi everyone...

Holla, might as well rep the hood, Lakewood. Most guys are to worried to fish my local waters, Lake Shenandoah is a great fishery and I have never had a problem.

 

I mainly fish Carsaljo, Shenandoah, prosper town, and stump tavern from kayak or the bank. I will hit the Manasquan a few times a year to, some great fishing there too!

 

Pretty much a bunch of decent spots to be had with in 30-1hr drive if that.

 

I'm like Ike too, I'm loud and like rap music, but I drive American cars.

 

Tight lines fellas!

Is Stump Tavern inside Colliers Mills? I'm not sure where that is. I haven't been to Shenandoah in years. I'm from Jackson. In Forked River now

Hello! I'm a Warren County guy over here, going to college in South Central PA so those are the two places I cover.  SC PA sucks for bass fishing, so I love it when I'm home for getting my line wet, much more bass and fishing spots!

Does brief, former NJ resident count? I lived in Lawrenceville, Mercer county for four years before moving to MI 7 years ago. I didn't get to fish much, but I hit up Carnegie, Mercer, and the D&R canal a few times.

Does brief, former NJ resident count? I lived in Lawrenceville, Mercer county for four years before moving to MI 7 years ago. I didn't get to fish much, but I hit up Carnegie, Mercer, and the D&R canal a few times.

ay!!! I fish in Carnegie a lot. Which section of the D and R do you fish? The one next to Carnegie lake?

ay!!! I fish in Carnegie a lot. Which section of the D and R do you fish? The one next to Carnegie lake?

I didn't fish the section near carnegie, but I canoed it a few times in the summer. For three years, I rented a house south of 95, closer to Trenton that was just a block from the canal. From the house, I used to hike northeast along the path and bank-fish here and there as I went. I only did this a few times though -- too many other demands on my time when I lived there to do much fishing.

South jersey checking in. Moved over here from philly about 3yrs ago. Just started bass fishing this year. Basically I find blue on the gps. And I go, a lot of lakes and ponds around here. A lot of private lakes around too. Kind of sucks when u drive 30 min just to get to a place u can't fish. Trial and error right! Any info on some good spots is always welcome. Erial area. Bank fishing. Don't mind driving as long as i can put a line in when I get there. Happy fishing guys!!!

Just moved here to Ridgefield Park, Nj from Boston, Ma. I don't know anyone here, have no idea about fishing down here either. Any tips would be appreciated!

Burlington County Angler! looking for a north jersey fishing buddy to fish up north with!

 

 

Love to catch bass in jersey I live There too!! Marla lake and Molders preserve are great!

Monmouth County bass Hunter here. 

On 7/12/2015 at 3:55 PM, fish devil said:

Joe from South Jersey(Cumberland County) Tons of good water down here.  

How are you? Good to see some local Fisherman near by. I'm from the Cumberland County area also.

Hey everyone, new to the forums. From South Jersey and hoping to get out and explore some more. When people say Menantico, I understand there are multiple ponds - are they all pretty decent for bank fishing? 

19 hours ago, cmal227 said:

Hey everyone, new to the forums. From South Jersey and hoping to get out and explore some more. When people say Menantico, I understand there are multiple ponds - are they all pretty decent for bank fishing? 

Yeah, a ton of Ponds you have access to. I live 5 Minutes from there. That place good when Temperatures warm up. What Town are you from?

Atlantic county transplant here, originally from cumberland county lots of good fishing in south jersey

22 hours ago, Dantzx190 said:

Atlantic county transplant here, originally from cumberland county lots of good fishing in south jersey

Bargaintown is an amazing puddle.  We have two club tourneys coming up this season.

On 2/25/2016 at 4:48 PM, DBL000006 said:

Yeah, a ton of Ponds you have access to. I live 5 Minutes from there. That place good when Temperatures warm up. What Town are you from?

Glassboro. Pretty much looking for any sort of bank fishing ponds around here. 

Oakley from Bergen County. Just getting started in the area.

Some luck at Ramapo Reserve and Darlington.  Looking for new spots.

On July 12, 2011 at 11:06 PM, DDDman said:

Monmouth County basser here. Getting back to the fresh after concentrating on the salt the last 7 years. Deal, Lefferts, Farrington and Assunpink are places I like to fish but my favorite is Manasquan Reservoir.

you fish lefforts? I have fished it many times with no luck

 

On ‎6‎/‎1‎/‎2011 at 7:48 PM, tjc76 said:

Hello everybody. I was just curious to see how many members we have here from the Garden State. So I'll get it started, My name is Tom and I am addicted to bass fishing. I live in Bergen County. I try to wet a line everyday, although fishing time is at a premium. My goal for the summer of 2011 is to not fish with Senkos at all. Oh, and I want to catch lots of Smallies.

So, any other Garden Staters out there?

 

On ‎6‎/‎1‎/‎2011 at 7:48 PM, tjc76 said:

Hello everybody. I was just curious to see how many members we have here from the Garden State. So I'll get it started, My name is Tom and I am addicted to bass fishing. I live in Bergen County. I try to wet a line everyday, although fishing time is at a premium. My goal for the summer of 2011 is to not fish with Senkos at all. Oh, and I want to catch lots of Smallies.

So, any other Garden Staters out there?

 

Cue the spooky background music, resurrecting this thread from the graveyard.  Should have found it and done this back around Halloween. 

 

Grew up in NJ, wandered West for many years and now find myself back here in Middlesex county taking care of elderly parents.  Do a lot of stream trout fishing, decided I wanted to get back into bass fishing too to mix it up.  Went out a few times this summer with a friend and canoe to Round Valley and Assunpink.  I'm in the process of redoing my bass gear and acquiring a kayak and am looking forward to getting out and doing more bass fishing in 2023.  I have read through this entire thread and am grateful for the many suggestions of places to check out.