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[Doinkman]

Hey everyone!

I recently joined and this is my first post, so I apologize if I’m doing anything wrong or if this isn’t specific enough as a thread topic…

I’ve been browsing quite a bit, and it’s great to be a part of this community. I wanted to see what kind of active Warren County representation we have here, and thought it could be beneficial to start this thread for people to write/post any relevant reports or info.

I’ve always loved fishing but recently, starting this summer, I’ve been fishing much more than ever before, almost daily. I guess you can say I’m hooked :D, and I’ve loved learning so much more. But the more I learn, the less I realize I know!

I primarily fish for largemouth bass but am looking to expand my targeted species and fish for those I don’t have much experience with like stripers, catfish, and the elusive musky. Further, I don’t have much experience fishing the Delaware (successfully) or any time other than summer.

I’d love for anyone who’s interested or in the area to respond. I’m hoping to get a feel for the more local community.

Thanks!

[AndyS]

You can start by exploring the Raritan river, much closer to home.

[Gerry Zagorski]

Welcome Doink!

The Delaware is to tough nut to crack, especially from shore but August is defiantly the best month for Smallmouth using Ned rigs, its practically polluted with them. Cast into deep drops or cuts below the rapids. It does hold Muskies too but in the calmer deep water sections and big flashy lures are the way to go here. They are however called the fish of 1000 casts for good reason and the big D also has great Catfishing. Best way to learn and fish it is to float it from a boat and consider doing it with an experienced guide like https://www.facebook.com/MikeKGuideService to cut down on the learning curve.

Lake Hopatong is also a great place to get some of the other species on your list like Hybrid Striped Bass and Musky although Muskies are a spring and fall thing and very illusive.. The Hybrids are a better bet since usually school up in good numbers at the tip of the points out on the lake and Chicken Livers are the ticket here. Once again it's best fished by boat since fishing from shore will limit where you can since what you do is ride around the various deep water points of the lake and when they're home you'll mark them on your fish finder and drop down. Dusk into night is the best time but they can be had during the day too..

Hope this helps and I'm sure others will chime in here.