Which Newark Watershed lake to hit?

[Skunk City]

With the boating season coming to a close soon, I'd like to hit a few new spots before the ice. I am thinking I'd like to try one of the Newark Watershed lakes (Canistear Res., Clinton Res., Echo Lake, Oak Ridge Res.). I havent seen too much information on these bodies of water since they are permit only I guess (which is a good thing). I have heard of good muskie, walleye and smallie fishing up there though, which has me intrigued...

I will probably be doing the day-permit thing, then re-upping for a season pass for 2012. Any tips, advice, info, suggestions from anyone who has fished these places?

[acabtp]

I am not sure that they issue any more fishing permits after they start issuing hunting permits. I think Echo lake is the only one open in November.

[catfishonthelake]

He's right Skunk. I called a few weeks ago and they said it was the last day that the other lakes would be open. Just Echo now.

[ChaosStarter]

Personally, I'd just say hold off for now and just get it for 2012. There's no point in getting it now for the short time frame. That's what my friend and I will be doing.

[Skunk City]

Thanks for the info guys. Knowing that, I'll probably see if I can do the single day thing at Echo Lake and troll for some Muskie...then do the season pass next year.

[catfishonthelake]

Skunk, just call for the hours. Don't think the office is open on Saturdays anymore.

[gjb1969]

well i am from newark and when i fished freshwater clinton was my goto place and canistear was next up:)

[Lobster Tales]

Hit Echo, I find pretty solid variety there.