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Old 12-01-2017, 06:07 PM
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Question RVR/SR Night fishing??

Are you allowed to fish from shore at night at either of these reservoirs? Both are super close to my house and I'm thinking of bundling up and going on a nighttime fishin mission! Ideally I'd like to build a small campfire on the shore at RVR and soak some bait and relax, but I woudn't want to get in trouble over something like that. Any information is greatly appreciated, tight lines!
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Old 12-01-2017, 07:01 PM
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Old 12-01-2017, 08:01 PM
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I thought the gate to the right of the boat launch has a sign that says you aren’t allowed in after 4pm?
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Old 12-01-2017, 08:14 PM
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Yes, of course you can.

As far as I know, the only reservoir with a curfew is Merrill Creek Reservoir. That place, I can tell you from experience the employees will give you hell if your car is still in the parking lot past closing time. You can probably be charged criminally with trespassing at MCR if you're there past closing time.

If you fish Round Valley at night, you probably want to park in the angler's parking lot by the boat ramp and not the main parking lot.

NJF used to have a regular poster who did most of his fishing at night from the shoreline of reservoirs, but he hasn't posted in a while.

I don't like fishing at night. Eighteen years ago I had a scary run-in with a bear at the Delaware Water Gap that was pulling garbage out of a trash can and got aggressive with me when when I tried to walk past it. I've also encountered some weirdos at the boat ramp at night where I was in more fear for my safety than encountering the bear!

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Old 12-01-2017, 08:21 PM
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Yes, of course you can.

As far as I know, the only reservoir with a curfew is Merrill Creek Reservoir. That place, I can tell you from experience the employees will give you hell if your car is still in the parking lot past closing time. You can probably be charged criminally with trespassing at MCR if you're there past closing time.

If you fish Round Valley at night, you probably want to park in the angler's parking lot by the boat ramp and not the main parking lot.

NJF used to have a regular poster who did most of his fishing at night from the shoreline of reservoirs, but he hasn't posted in a while.

I don't like fishing at night. Eighteen years ago I had a scary run-in with a bear at the Delaware Water Gap that was pulling garbage out of a trash can and got aggressive with me when when I tried to walk past it. I've also encountered some weirdos at the boat ramp at night where I was in more fear for my safety than encountering the bear!

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Thanks for the info! Honestly night fishing definitely isn't my first choice, but with the hours I work I almost never have time to fish during the day. I'll have to carry my trusty knife!
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Old 12-01-2017, 08:31 PM
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I thought the gate to the right of the boat launch has a sign that says you aren’t allowed in after 4pm?
the state park entrance and swimming/picnic/bbq area close at 4.

the angler access area and reservoir are open 24/7. there are campsites too that you can reserve. pretty sure campfires on the shore are prohibited unless you have a campsite and use the fire pit.
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Old 12-01-2017, 10:09 PM
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the state park entrance and swimming/picnic/bbq area close at 4.

the angler access area and reservoir are open 24/7. there are campsites too that you can reserve. pretty sure campfires on the shore are prohibited unless you have a campsite and use the fire pit.
Is the angler access area the walk path that separates the main reservoir from the swimming area? I think it has two gates you have to go through to get to the main reservoir?
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I'll have to carry my trusty knife!
bear spray (probably works on knuckleheads too : - )

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002BMOJXE...&pd_rd_w=bK1KY
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Old 12-02-2017, 10:53 AM
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Is the angler access area the walk path that separates the main reservoir from the swimming area? I think it has two gates you have to go through to get to the main reservoir?
no, the access area has it's own entrance, different driveway around the corner from the park entrance

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bear spray (probably works on knuckleheads too : - )

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002BMOJXE...&pd_rd_w=bK1KY
that is illegal in new jersey. only the tiny pocket sized ones, that would be useless on a bear, are legal here. and you can only carry one. DEP CO or local cops find you w/ bear spray you'll get a nice ticket.

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if I'm fishing bear turf at night I'll take the ticket.
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