Gonna try Farrington
 

Gonna give Farrington a shot on Wednesday. Any tips? Will a trout go after a shiner? Never tried that before.

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WATERBODIES PROPOSED TO BE DROPPED FROM THE DIVISION'S TROUT STOCKING PROGRAM
Farrington Lake (Middlesex) - Large lakes, such as Farrington Lake, yield lower return rates for trout resulting in low angler success and interest comparative to their size. Due to the large size of the lake and the limited number of trout raised by the State, the trout allocation formula allocates less than 3 trout/acre, which is significantly less than smaller waterbodies that can be stocked at higher densities and often result in higher angler catch rates. To improve their success, the majority of anglers fish the stream that feeds Farrington Lake at the base of the next upstream dam. This upstream reach is actually part of Lawrence Brook which is currently stocked by the Division below the lake. The Council proposes to no longer stock Farrington Lake, from the Church Lane bridge downstream to the Farrington Lake dam, but plans to continue to stock upstream of the Church Lane bridge up to Davidson's Mill Pond dam as part of Lawrence Brook (see redefined boundary delineation for Lawrence Brook). Farrington Lake supports a variety of warmwater fish species and will continue to provide excellent fishing opportunities for species other than trout.

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thinking of heading there tomorrow, too...let us know how you do
I know at Round valley people did real well on shiners under a slip bobber, but I havent had any luck there with that method (or any other, lol)
** my bad just re-read what you wrote...if we hit there tomorrow, I will let ya know how we do...****

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If you do..... Please do let me know.

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Guyswater is non existen . My buddy that lives two mins away just called me he has a jeep with 4wheel and a 14ft john boat and couldnt launch they lowered it four dock repair he says lowest he ever seen he said the peninsula across from the sir johns bridge waters all the wsy out and you can see the concrete that hold the pilings in im guna head over that way later il check it out maybe take some picts if i can upload them with the new phone

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Guys checked it out took photos cant get them to upload as usual i will tell ya that the water is crazy low there is nothing but a trickle once you past Ireland brook from there down its the old river bed then once you get passed church lane it opens up a bit you coukd prob hit that easily by boat if you can launch up until sur johns where im prety sure the pilings are guna stop you not sure if theres a cut through them or not but both ramps are in tough conditions sir johns is very steep and not paved and church lane is just mud

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Thanks for the heads up. I have a flat bottom scanoe so I'd think I can get it in somewhere. The fish and game page says they stocked 340 trout in for the fall stocking. Any how idea how/if this will effect fishing aside for less water for um to hide in lol

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Was there today, checking things out! Yea, it's way down and way brown!!!
I was thinking about making a local trip with my daughter and nephew but passed as not looking worth a trip other then mapping for next year!

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Made a quick trip with the kid today, really low, see the pic....nothing to show so far but a couple sunnies
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l1...027_173812.jpg



http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l1...027_175807.jpg
Tried worms, power bait, and locally caught bait, but no love today....did have one big blow up on my live bait when I was dragging it in, but I missed it :(

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Wow! That's low. But fish still gotta be in there. I guess ill go take a look just to check it out. But will prob try a different spot.