Opening Day Trout! Where ya headed???

[FASTEDDIE29]

Well it's that time of year again! The Trout are waiting for us! I was up at the Pequest 3 weeks ago or so and that place was still loaded up with big stockies from the fall stocking! Managed 1 wild Brown that day as well! Real pretty fish! It's go time Saturday morning at 8 am! YEA BUDDY!!!

Myself and a few buddies will be starting at the clean, pristine and picturesque Pohatcong creek! If you don't have anywhere to go or your not sure where to go PM me for the gps coordinates and c'mon down! This is an open invite for anyone interested in catching some Trout and having a good time! I'll be out there bright and early with my son Chase "CHASEPAIN"! Keeping the tradition going for years and years to come. It's part of my life and I can't get enough of the outdoors! Passing this tradition down to my kids makes me a proud dad! Proud to be American! Proud to have this freedom! Proud of the fine people at NJF&G for keeping this tradition alive and well in this beautiful small state! On that note............WHERE's EVERYONE HEADED FOR THE OPENER???

Let's get out there, have some fun and catch some fish guys and gals! See you out there!!!

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[RussH]

This will be my first time fishing trout. I'm either going with a friend to I think he said Hackettstown or I'm just gonna show up at the local pond that is stocked at 7am and see if there's a spot left. I don't know how busy it gets with so many different areas being stocked.

[Eskimo]

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The last couple of years I've been down in Florida for opening day. Last year I went down to Florida twice and couldn't make the financial stretch to be back in Florida again in time for April.

Unless somebody has a better idea, I'll probably to Seeley's Pond in Union County because it's the place I've always gone on opening day since I was old enough to drive.

The issue with that pond is some years the local "pescadores" poach all the trout before opening day. On those years, most of the people fishing there end up getting the skunk.

I really don't give a shit though. I prefer fishing for bass. Any trout from a put-and-take pond are just a bonus. It just pisses me off to get up early on a Saturday and not catch anything. I could stay home and not catch anything. :)


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[AndyS]

Duke Island Park, Raritan ribber !! Kawfee and donuts are on me :D

[nsell]

Don't like crowds. Got access to a private pond with about 75 rainbows @ 14 to 15 inches stocked in Nov. of 2015 waiting for my friend, myself, and the owner. What a nice way to spend the day. Good fishing to you ladies and gentleman of this forum.

[XXlyakattacker]

I lI've so close to Pohatcong Creek and have never fished it. Don't know why.

[bassnblues]

Either Amwell lake or Oxford furnace.

[MattK]

Considering either the Musconetcong River or taking the boat out on Aeroflex.

Slight chance of getting to go on a private lake with a friend, which might offer my best chances.

[RussH]

We go for walks around the pond every couple days when it's warm. I saw people fishing last week supposedly for bass didn't see any buckets or stringers but you make a good point. The "poachers" are probably there super early/late. I wonder how many summons or finds fish and game write the last 2 weeks of March.

P.s... Have you seen the weather for next Sunday? High of 35? Maybe wear the black fishing gear!

[logs22]

I have been walking my dog along the Rahway in Cranford and Nomahegan Lake the every night the past week armed with a flashlight instead of my pole and have found a few spots just filled with trout. Unfortunately opening day also happens to be my wife's birthday (which she tends to make a big deal about) so I will only have an hour or two in the morning to use all the Intel I have been gathering. I Will probably hit one spot on Nomahegan hoping for one of those breeders and another on the Rahway (Cranford south side). If anyone local is interested in where I have been seeing the most trout shoot me a PM happy to share.

[GetANet]

Hopefully Musky Fishing!!!!!!:D

[Cape Cod]

I'm in. I'll meet up with ya guys out there. Looking forward to fishing with some good people.

[NJSquatch]

I'll be out bright and early on the 'Po with my high school buddies. A tradition that has been going on for over 15 years! Life changes but we all manage to make it out ever year. Good Times!

[Chrisper4694]

opening day trout...the one day i purposely fish with the big crowd...bring on the tagged beasts!

[SplitShot]

I'll be out for our annual Opening Day Outing..... We're out early making Pancakes, Home Fries, Bacon, Coffee, Warm Muffins right in the back of my van prior to having some fun fishing with the kids!!! Serious fishing starts AFTER the weekend!! :D:D

[phil]

my son starts soccer on saturday, ill be staying local somewhere in cranford on the rahway. depends on the weather and kid's attitudes.

[ScowardNJ]

Lookin like Barnegat Bay for me...The blow this past weekend killed my plans and put me a week behind...Hopefully will be on the Po during the week next week...

[phil]

I have been walking my dog along the Rahway in Cranford and Nomahegan Lake the every night the past week armed with a flashlight instead of my pole and have found a few spots just filled with trout. Unfortunately opening day also happens to be my wife's birthday (which she tends to make a big deal about) so I will only have an hour or two in the morning to use all the Intel I have been gathering. I Will probably hit one spot on Nomahegan hoping for one of those breeders and another on the Rahway (Cranford south side). If anyone local is interested in where I have been seeing the most trout shoot me a PM happy to share.

we stopped at cranford west on Saturday after the pequest open house. the cabins look like they are about to tip over. I don't mind the grime and the decrepit looking conditions but theyre just unsafe, no wonder everyone brings tents. I cant wait to drop my hobie and/or canoe in there with the kids and soak shiners, that water looks niiice.

[Mikey topaz]

Opening day cant come soon enough!! Ill be headed out to black river for my morning calisthenics and workout routine!

[logs22]

we stopped at cranford west on Saturday after the pequest open house. the cabins look like they are about to tip over. I don't mind the grime and the decrepit looking conditions but theyre just unsafe, no wonder everyone brings tents. I cant wait to drop my hobie and/or canoe in there with the kids and soak shiners, that water looks niiice.

I hear the fishing is great! I am definitely going to reserve a spot for a weekend sometime this summer. A tent is definitely the way to go! I have a contour map of the lake also, I think I found it online somewhere. It is surprisingly deep.

[logs22]

we stopped at cranford west on Saturday after the pequest open house. the cabins look like they are about to tip over. I don't mind the grime and the decrepit looking conditions but theyre just unsafe, no wonder everyone brings tents. I cant wait to drop my hobie and/or canoe in there with the kids and soak shiners, that water looks niiice.

http://www.njfishandwildlife.com/lakemaps.htm

[Almaink]

I'll be at the D&R Canal in Ewing, not sure where, depending on how many people show up. Like last year I'll move around and see whats happening. I had more fun helping kids catch that catching myself last year and hope this years the same.

[thyer]

Just like New Years or St Patty's day, I consider opening weekend for Trout as amateur day so I stay clear. I leave all the meat fisherman alone for the weekend.

[phil]

I hear the fishing is great! I am definitely going to reserve a spot for a weekend sometime this summer. A tent is definitely the way to go! I have a contour map of the lake also, I think I found it online somewhere. It is surprisingly deep.

yea i kind of hijacked your post about the place last year, just re read that thread lol my bad. ive spoken to some ppl in the rec dept about it. seems like an awesome place keep it to pm's though don't want the out of towners ruining it!

[FASTEDDIE29]

Well it looks like everyone has there plans set! That's awesome! Good luck to all!!! I personally love getting out and interacting with other anglers as well as having a good ole time with friends! Do I care about crowds? Nope! Is it amateur day? Nope, not at all! It's a start to a new season for most! A time where friends and family come together. I look forward to this day every year although I fish 365 days a year! It's a tradition! Keep tradition alive!

TIGHT LINEZ!!!:D

[logs22]

yea i kind of hijacked your post about the place last year, just re read that thread lol my bad. ive spoken to some ppl in the rec dept about it. seems like an awesome place keep it to pm's though don't want the out of towners ruining it!

Phil - Clean out your mailbox, just tried to respond to your PM but it got bounced because your inbox is full.

[Fred E. Goose]

Just like New Years or St Patty's day, I consider opening weekend for Trout as amateur day so I stay clear. I leave all the meat fisherman alone for the weekend.
It's funny you say that. I usually grab my binoculars and watch the stocked brook from my window. It's usually a good show. Peek-a-boo, I see you :p :D

[phil]

Phil - Clean out your mailbox, just tried to respond to your PM but it got bounced because your inbox is full.

Sorry about that. I fixed it.

[SaltLife1980]

Im going to fight the crowd and head to Saxton falls:D

[Jigman13]

Gotta take one of my kiddos somewhere in the AM... not sure where yet. He's got a 45-60 min attn span like most 7 yr Olds lol...

[RussH]

I wanted to take my 4 year old but her attention is less than that and it's going to be ridiculously cold. So I might just show up at 7am find a spot drink my coffee and try and catch a few for dinner.

[buzzbaiter]

Maybe one day - when the state gets a little daring - they'll eliminate opening day in favor of a year round season. They can still release stocking dates but no more closed dates. This would eliminate the one day/opening weekend overkill and allow anglers to fish at their leisure whenever they desire. Of course the working folk will claim all the trout will be caught by those not working 9-5 like kids or retired folk. I can see that argument a bit but I would bet that's only 10-15% of the anglers out there. It still leaves plenty of trout for the rest of us. I have never been a fan of the crowds and the side by side by side fishing. Perhaps I'm in the minority on this since its always been this way.

[youngdumbandfulloffish]

Starting at Nomohegan with a box and Joe and some donuts then probably hitting a few different points on the Rahway working my way back towards home(Rahway).

If you see three guys with a box a Joe in UC area stop and say hi.

[MattK]

Im going to fight the crowd and head to Saxton falls:D

Ill probably see you there at some point.

[Salt]

Musky first, pequest next

[jimcnj]

My daughter and I will start at the mill on the Rahway then over to Nomahegan. Don't know how long she will last in the cold.
She doesn't like to leave until she gets one.

[kcritch]

Joinin the capt and the boys at Dukes...mostly for the coffee and donuts! :D If I catch something that'll be a bonus. I can always just concentrate on mugging Wilson for entertainment!

Here we go boys!

[Lard Almighty]

In case anyone in the Monmouth County area is looking for a place to take the kid(s) on Saturday:

https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtl1/v/t1.0-9/12718193_10104238794937823_3481745234847798244_n.j pg?oh=89a663d7d3b587e2a010055720bff94b&oe=578226D1

[Wilson]

Joinin the capt and the boys at Dukes...mostly for the coffee and donuts! :D If I catch something that'll be a bonus. I can always just concentrate on mugging Wilson for entertainment!

Here we go boys!

I'll be fishing for Browns on the Rahway, you can mug me there.
Wow two posts in one day... better rest up for Saturday:D

[liveitup1.75liter]

Looking for that 30lb stringer!!! Pike spinners for trout??? Yup!!!!

[shrimpman steve]

There are no fish in the 'Po. :D

[phil]

In case anyone in the Monmouth County area is looking for a place to take the kid(s) on Saturday:

https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtl1/v/t1.0-9/12718193_10104238794937823_3481745234847798244_n.j pg?oh=89a663d7d3b587e2a010055720bff94b&oe=578226D1

they do a great job with this one, if we didn't have soccer opening day on Saturday id be down there.

[logs22]

My daughter and I will start at the mill on the Rahway then over to Nomahegan. Don't know how long she will last in the cold.
She doesn't like to leave until she gets one.

My son is only two but I plan on taking him over to Nomahegan at some point just so he can be a part of the excitement. Here he is getting some practice in on the Rahway River a few weeks ago. I will send you a PM if you want to meet up. The weather is a concern for me as well, so we won't be out long.

[RWole]

I would have to somewhat agree with Thyer.

[baetis]

It's shaping up to be a cold and possibly wet opener. Trout will be hunkered down.

[jgraz]

Guess here is as good as any for a first post.
My son has been bugging me for a couple years now to go fishing. So opening day it is. We will be heading to either the D&R canal or feeder. Probably somewhere along rt 29. Or possibly in Lawrenceville off of Quaker Rd. I was also tossing around Assunpink Creek as well. Was going to access it off of rt 130 in Robbinsville. Kind of a first for both of us since it's been prob 15yrs since I've been out. Any tips for those locations would be awesome.

And thanks in advance. Looking forward to good times here.

[HerringKing]

I was going to opening day but saw your catfish post. Definitely changing plans.

[Rob423]

D&R Canal with a coworker bud. In Lambertville. Hope the weather isn't too nasty.

[Punkinhead]

Oxford furnace lk. Gonna try for muskie. Lol

[FASTEDDIE29]

Looks like those of us getting out this Saturday will be fishing in the snow, hahahahaha! Should be interesting! Good times will be had by all! I told my 6 year old "Chase" the weather wasn't looking too good! He asked "Why?" I told him it might be snowing and raining with some chilly temps. I then asked him what his thoughts were..............

His reply! "Daddy don't worry we'll just wear our winter coats with our hoods on! Don't forget to pack gloves! Were outta here!!!" That's what the kid said at age 6! I said "Ok then Chase, we're outta here!" Followed by a father son high five! Now that's what I'm talking about! This is what it's all about! The kids ready to roll out despite the crappy conditions! Yep, I live for this!!! We live for this!!!
Let's GOOOOOOOOOO!!! Good luck to all no matter what your fishing for!

TIGHT LINES TO ALL!!!:D

[MattK]

Kinda glad about the forecast. Hopefully it keeps the crowd down a bit.

[CadiShackFishing]

Bring on the snow, it should keep the fair weather fisherman home. :D

[AndyS]

Saturday : New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

[NorthJerzyG]

I was planning on hitting the "Kill" or the "Flatty". Not sure now how the levels will be after this storm. Maybe I'll just hit the local park pond, elbow some little kids out of the way :D and try to grab a few. Unfortunately no broodstock there this year. I'll be out though, rain or shine, or snow!?!?

[RussH]

Saturday : New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Find out who the real fishermen are...

[Eskimo]

Maybe I'll just hit the local park pond, elbow some little kids out of the way :D and try to grab a few.

LOL - Yes, that's my plan too.
I'm going to show up at the pond at 7:59, push my way to the edge of the water and find someone sitting down. Then I'm going to stand in front of him.

He'll move because nobody can fish with someone's ass in their face. :D

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[ALS Mako]

There are no fish in the 'Po. :D

that"s why the state stocks it steve.:rolleyes: gonna go up there with the boy a little further up. we'll see how it goes.

[jimcnj]

My son is only two but I plan on taking him over to Nomahegan at some point just so he can be a part of the excitement. Here he is getting some practice in on the Rahway River a few weeks ago. I will send you a PM if you want to meet up. The weather is a concern for me as well, so we won't be out long.

Hard to make plans with a ten year girl! Right now she says Nomo at 7AM then the mill. But that could change. I will prob go back to Nomahegan in the afternoon.

[Dave B.]

I was planning on hitting the "Kill" or the "Flatty". Not sure now how the levels will be after this storm. Maybe I'll just hit the local park pond, elbow some little kids out of the way :D and try to grab a few. Unfortunately no broodstock there this year. I'll be out though, rain or shine, or snow!?!?

"G", the levels on both the 'kill and Flat should be fine. The middle and lower Flat was stocked today and the creek was low while we were stocking but the rain has brought it up to a nice level.

As for your local park pond, even though it may not be on the 'Bonus Broodstock Lake' list this year it still gets a few bigguns. Whatever it gets in years it's on the list it receives 10% of that in off years. So if it gets 50 breeders in 'on list' years it'll have 5 this year. That's pretty much the standard formula for that program.

[pulltaug]

Headed to Big Flatbrook for the first time in 5 years.
Snow adn cold in the forecast
Can't wait!!!

[Mark B.]

I'll be counting the anglers on the Pequannock River TCA.

Good Luck to all,...........they're out there!

[acabtp]

broodstock pond for the 8 am start
streams in the afternoon

[striperknight]

Pohatcong creek is one of my fav places to fish in New Jersey.
I'm undecided where I am going this opening day.

[devildogski]

local supermarket too much of a cluster **** opening day I wait to mid week to take the boys out


always one ass out there who starts bitchibg great kids next to me so I than spend the next hour casting over his 4 poles he brang pulling all his lines in just to cut my hook off and say sorry u can deal with the mess

[Jigman13]

That's amazing

[River Renegade]

Going stream hoping in the morning, then probably taking a ride to the Musky river. Bring on the snow/rain/cold/wind love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[FASTEDDIE29]

TROUT!!!!!!!:D

Good luck to all heading out today! Let the games begin! Stay warm guys and gals!!!

[Wilson]

I wish the weather today was as good as it was in February:confused:

29 degrees out my window now.

[NJ Dave]

Have fun boys. Elbow to elbow not my cup of tea.
I'll be out monday when everyone is punching into work

[MattK]

Landed 3 so far today on the cong all on spinners. No one catching on anything else. Going to try a couple other spots this afternoon

[RussH]

Just got back from the local stock pond. Maybe 6 fish caught that I saw for maybe 25 people spread all around. Even saw a couple canoes out in the middle only get 1. Tough morning and super cold but not nearly as bad as the weatherman said. I may try again tomorrow but until there's some actual sun I don't see it picking up.

[Lard Almighty]

Just got back from the local stock pond. Maybe 6 fish caught that I saw for maybe 25 people spread all around. Even saw a couple canoes out in the middle only get 1. Tough morning and super cold but not nearly as bad as the weatherman said. I may try again tomorrow but until there's some actual sun I don't see it picking up.Sounds almost exactly like my day. I started out at Echo Lake Park, saw maybe 15 trout caught by 30 or so anglers over 2.5 hours. I could only manage 3 small pickerel before I finally gave up. I swung by Franklin Lake just to see what was going on, I nailed a nice perch on a jerkbait, that was it. Left for home once the sleet started up heavy.

Here's a vid from Echo Lake, for those more interested in pickerel than trout:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Csy1TC5F74w

[PocketFisherman]

Hit a local pond around 10am. 20 anglers with only a few between them. Started with pink garlic salmon eggs retrieved super slow with just a couple small split shot. Consistently hooked up. Caught 14 and left with my limit in about 1 1/2 hours.

[Eskimo]

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I managed to catch a few at Seely's Pond.
I saw maybe 40 trout caught in the first two hours, with a few guys limiting-out and going home in the first half-hour.

Standing in cold, squishy mud when it's 30 degrees out isn't ideal fishing conditions, but my little bottle of Wild Turkey 101 made the conditions more tolerable.

Fish & Game usually sends a census taker out to the pond on opening day to see how we did, but I didn't see one this year.

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[MattK]

Good thing i did ok this morning. The afternoon was a bust...making things worse was the guy next to me caught 5 fish in maybe half an hour using the same bait i was..

[logs22]

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I managed to catch a few at Seely's Pond.
I saw maybe 40 trout caught in the first two hours, with a few guys limiting-out and going home in the first half-hour.

Standing in cold, squishy mud when it's 30 degrees out isn't ideal fishing conditions, but my little bottle of Wild Turkey 101 made the conditions more tolerable.

Fish & Game usually sends a census taker out to the pond on opening day to see how we did, but I didn't see one this year.

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I stopped by Nomahegan around 10 am and there was a census taker there. Any way to find out how many of the stockies were caught? In particular, how many of the broodstock are still out there for those of us who didn't get out today? My guess is quite a few as I didn't see too much action or many full stringers. The fish I did see caught were very small.

[acaravaglia]

Killed it on the rockaway. Between me and 6 other guys we caught over 50. I landed 9 and many other hits. Spinners took most, repalas and powerbait did work.

[FASTEDDIE29]

Sounds like a bunch of guys did well from what I'm hearing via text/phone and seeing on this forum. Way to go to the guys that caught some fish. AWESOME!!! It's just the beginning of another banner season here in the beautiful state of NJ!

YEA BUDDY!!!!!:D:);)

[Eskimo]

I stopped by Nomahegan around 10 am and there was a census taker there. Any way to find out how many of the stockies were caught? In particular, how many of the broodstock are still out there for those of us who didn't get out today? My guess is quite a few as I didn't see too much action or many full stringers. The fish I did see caught were very small.

I don't know. But there are more stockings scheduled in the near future:
Here is the stocking Schedule: http://www.njfishandwildlife.com/trtstk16.htm

[River Renegade]

Me and my cousin slammed the stream early this morning. We got there around 4am and we were the only people there all day once 8am and beyond rolled around. I limited out caught 6 Rainbows in an hour, cousin got 4 bows so it was a banner opening day for the family.

[Mikey topaz]

We did well to me duck or bleed and ice musky cleaned up on the br catching our limit for the smoker then played c and r til noon easy 50 fish between three us three of which were 2 and half lbs, just ran back up home to the north hit up the rockaway got another 2 lb bow and four normal stockies

[NJSquatch]

Hit the Po with my long time buddies. Slow pick all day in the freezing cold. I hooked 6 landed 5 and kept 3. Nice size trout to 13" caught on everything. Mealies pb trout magnet hair jig. No luck on salmon eggs though.

Opening day takes for ever to get here and then gone in a second. Plenty more fishing to come. Tight lines.

[River Renegade]

Hit the Po with my long time buddies. Slow pick all day in the freezing cold. I hooked 6 landed 5 and kept 3. Nice size trout to 13" caught on everything. Mealies pb trout magnet hair jig. No luck on salmon eggs though.

Opening day takes for ever to get here and then gone in a second. Plenty more fishing to come. Tight lines.

Salmon eggs worked for me today limited out on them that's all the rainbows wanted. Biggest trout i hauled in was 14" a nice breeder. the other 5 were all in the 9" to 10" range.

[briansnat]

I have never in my life been out on opening day. When I was a kid I would ask my dad about going out on opening day and he would say simply "It's amateur hour". After seeing countless opening day photos of 100 or more anglers in a circle at Saxton Falls and hearing horror stories about it from many who went, I've stuck to that.

I almost did it this weekend. My buddy called me and wanted to take his boat out on Clinton Reservoir today. I pointed him the the weather report (which turned out to be not nearly as bad as it was it was supposed to be) and he agreed to try tomorrow instead.

Glad to hear these reports of success and for those of you who have secret spots, more power to you. It was obviously a great day for many. Many tight lines were had today! If you are on Clinton tomorrow and see two fat, 50 something guys trolling in a 14 ft Monark, be sure to wave to us.

[FASTEDDIE29]

How'd everyone do on opening weekend? Any NJFERS get a monster BREEDER? Anymore reports to share! It's been a great weekend of Troutin' despite the fact that Mother Nature's been a bit cranky! To everyone that got out, "CHEERS!!!"

TIGHT LINEZ!!!:D

[River Renegade]

Got a 14" 2 lb breeder yesterday on opening day in the pouring rain it tasted outta this world!!!!!

[PocketFisherman]

Right back to Englishtown Mill where I crushed them yesterday and couldn't get a bite. Same baits same hole and nada. Moved to D&R Canal and had no love for 45 minutes. Last cast before moving on and landed a nice 14" fish on blue silver vibrax. Picked up another and then deadsticked a few on pink garlic egg and had a few more. Finished with 9 in total (ORL) over the next hour and it shutoff.

[SaltLife1980]

Limit in an hour and a half at Saxton falls. All the fish were taken on butter worms. Played catch and release for another hour or so before dad and i called it quits. Couldnt feel my feet anymore. haha

[SaltLife1980]

I have never in my life been out on opening day. When I was a kid I would ask my dad about going out on opening day and he would say simply "It's amateur hour". After seeing countless opening day photos of 100 or more anglers in a circle at Saxton Falls and hearing horror stories about it from many who went, I've stuck to that.

I almost did it this weekend. My buddy called me and wanted to take his boat out on Clinton Reservoir today. I pointed him the the weather report (which turned out to be not nearly as bad as it was it was supposed to be) and he agreed to try tomorrow instead.

Glad to hear these reports of success and for those of you who have secret spots, more power to you. It was obviously a great day for many. Many tight lines were had today! If you are on Clinton tomorrow and see two fat, 50 something guys trolling in a 14 ft Monark, be sure to wave to us.

Wasnt that bad at Saxton this year. I only got tangled once

[bigboy5522]

From today, My dad and I got them reel good . I nailed this 23inch bow my biggest ever from nj. Great fight on the fly rod.

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u87/alex21244/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_3942_zpsxbaozpeg.jpg

[briansnat]

From today, My dad and I got them reel good . I nailed this 23inch bow my biggest ever from nj. Great fight on the fly rod.

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u87/alex21244/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_3942_zpsxbaozpeg.jpg

Really nice fish!

[AndyS]

WOW !!! Slob rainbow !!!

[River Renegade]

Very solid bow right there from the pequest river?

[icebadger]

nice rainbow on a flyrod that's getten er done

[dfish28]

Beautiful fish and great pic, k got the same poor fed size and half as husky , awesome!

[phil]

i got a couple hours in this weekend fishing the rahway between the 2 bridges off Mohawk. didn't see a single trout. my neighbor and a couple of his friends had a nice stringer of 7or8, I think they were the only ones in the whole stretch lol. I caught a couple nice sunnies. anyone know when they re-stock?

[youngdumbandfulloffish]

Fished Nomohegan from 8am-2:30 opening day and man was it cold and wet. Slow start to the morning but around 11 finally started to see some action. Caught about a dozen crappie and 3 stockies. My buddy caught 3 as well and we both lost a few including a huge breeder! No limit not crazy action just a great rainy day with friends.

[baetis]

Friday evening I walked a local stream to see how the stocking was. Was dismayed to see powerbait smeared on rocks. Walked upstream saw a "kid" fishing. Told him opening day was tomorrow. Kept walking. Saw the "kid" continue to fish so I tried calling operation game thief a few times, but the number was always busy.

Opening day was cold and slow. One guy at the hole I was at was doing well, everybody else not-so-much. Fish finally started biting for me a little after 10 and I was able to help my son get his limit. Didn't see any breeders come out. My biggest was around 12 1/2". Jigs, jigs, jigs.

[RussH]

My friend just told me he stopped by Hackettstown on Saturday and people were doing well on Power Bait. He didn't get a chance to fish.

As to calling game thief. I tried to myself on Friday and had similar results. People were "practicing catch and release" sure...

[NorthJerzyG]

From today, My dad and I got them reel good . I nailed this 23inch bow my biggest ever from nj. Great fight on the fly rod.

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Sick fish dude!! WTG! I hit the local park for a little while Saturday morning. Still kinda crowded for the less than stellar weather. Only fish I saw caught were on soaking power cheese. They didn't seem to want to chase to much. I couldn't bring myself to do the bait thing so I'll wait for the water to warm a little and hopefully get out later in the week......

[Mikey topaz]

Nice bow big boy,

[FASTEDDIE29]

Congrats on that BREEDER buddy! Beautiful fish!!!:D