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I am thinking of going fishing for bullheads, can anybody recommend a few spots?

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What county do you live in ? How far are you willing to drive ?

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I am willing to drive about an hour or less from Somerset county.

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Dude if you want bullheads no need to leave Somerset. Go fish the canal and you'll get plenty and a channel here and there. Oh, and a few turtles...of course.

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This. Nearly all waters in somerset county have bullheads. The D&R, the Millstone, the Raritan, even AnnVann pond in Hillsborough can be a fun night of catfishing. Personally, I would stick to the rivers or the canal though because you never know what kind of beast you may pull out!

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how do I access the canal? Are there any specific spots?

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Google earth or Google maps. Best time to scout is in the middle of the winter with no brush and leaves to get in the way.
There is a path that runs along the canal.

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best bullhead spot i know is lake hopatcong

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You were reading my mind. My 5 year old daughter wants to go. I am on the Morris/ Passaic line though.

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Assunpink...the main lake has some great cat fishing. While there is not a lot of shore access, it is there near the boat ramp all along the shore if you are tied to the bank. Bullheads and channels so look out!