First time on my boat!!
 

Went to monksville on my boat for the first time ever using a boat. Launching was difficult for me but hopefully after few times launching ill get the hang of it. Fished from 5 to 8 caught one bass around 7:45 but still had a great time on the water. Can anyone tell me if your allowed to fish at night?

Re: First time on my boat!!
 

Yes you can fish at night..

Re: First time on my boat!!
 

Thank you I want to know why when I asked the police officer he said it closes at night and a ranger will drive on the parking lot but they don't close the gate so I was confused.

Re: First time on my boat!!
 

Myself and many others have fished at Monksville well past midnight into the early mornings and I have never had a problem nor have anyone else ever reported any problems as well....

the only thing I can think of is maybe a new law had passed recently that no one is aware of or the officer you spoke to is just talking out of his ass... If the launches were closed at night then the ranger would lock the gates. No locked gates and no signs posted indicates fish until your heart is content...

Re: First time on my boat!!
 

Sucks launching there since they took out the dock.I don't get why they did that.no way to avoid getting pretty wet.

Re: First time on my boat!!
 

monksville freezes over. they pull the docks so they don't get damaged by the ice. i am sure they will be back soon.

the north launch (not the crew boat launch) is usually fine for jumping into the boat from the rocks to the left of the ramp without getting in the water.

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Last time I tried to launch was last June, no dock. I don't bother anymore. I dont find Skunksville to be anything special.

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Ding Ding Ding!!!

I have spent more time at Monksville under moonlight than sunlight. Many overnight trips too. Never any issues.

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That's what I thought but when I got back the the ramp a cop maybe the same guy was sitting on the parking lot and when I hooked up the boat he drove away. And do I need anything in the window cause I have heard you copy your fishing lisence and put in there

Re: First time on my boat!!
 

not at monksville. a boat ramp maintenance permit, or a copy of a fishing or hunting license, must be displayed at only a few places in the state. they are:
http://www.nj.gov/dep/fgw/pdf/boat_ramp_guide.pdf - page 10