Bass in Hunterdon

[Hookmanski]

Hey all!

I'm looking for some new places to do some bass fishing in Hunterdon County. I've been going to Teetertown regularly but I've only caught small ones out of there. I was thinking Deer Path Park Pond may be good, but on google maps it looks empty (not sure how old the picture was). Anyone have any recommendations? I'm not trying to spot burn anyone, if you would like to send me a PM that'd be great. Tight lines everyone!

[Jigman13]

NJ fish and game website + google maps should = some ideas.

[Hookmanski]

NJ fish and game website + google maps should = some ideas.

Thanks! I've been doing that all week, but wanted to see if anyone had any experiences they could share with me before I make a trip out.

[AndyS]

I only know of 2, SR and RV.

[Hookmanski]

I only know of 2, SR and RV.

Thanks Andy! I live very close to SR, however I don't have access to a boat and didn't know how productive bank fishing would be there. Any insight on that would be great!

[Jigman13]

Seasonally productive

[Hookmanski]

Seasonally productive

Thanks jigman! Any go to lures I should know about? I haven't fished SR in YEARS so I'm a little out of the loop. Much appreciated!

[thmyorke1]

You should look into trout fishing in that county too- one of the best places for trout in the state. I like to go on google maps and look for bodies of water and research if they are fishable or not. The state's fish+game website should list them too ofc. I can 2nd the reservoirs suggested

[Hookmanski]

You should look into trout fishing in that county too- one of the best places for trout in the state. I like to go on google maps and look for bodies of water and research if they are fishable or not. The state's fish+game website should list them too ofc. I can 2nd the reservoirs suggested

I fish for trout around me all the time! I've just wanted to get into bass fishing a little more recently than I have been in the past and was wondering if anyone had any hidden gem lakes/ponds they knew about. I killed the browns in spruce run creek on spinners at the end of last august, super fun!

[Jigman13]

It really depends. Chatterbaits are a 3 season bait. Big spinnerbaits too. Not much structure in spruce. It's a rocky pit. No weed beds. No pads. Need to cover ground or fish bait dependant upon season.

[Moz]

Not a hidden gem but the swimming lake at RVR has some good bass in it. Just hit it from the causeway early before the swimming area theatrics get underway around 8 AM.

[Jhunter1]

If you want numbers the Delaware is a good spot to try. Plenty of nice spots to fish from shore. Easy to catch a bunch of smallmouth and size is there. You just have to weed through the dinks. 3-4" swimbaits, small cranks and helgrammites if you can get them.