Free time in Rutherford
 

Needs some help fellas. I have a few hours to kill here tomorrow late morning / early afternoon. Without blowing up your spots, anyone have some tips on places to try my luck and use my free time?

Appreciated as always

Re: Free time in Rutherford
 

Assuming you mean not too far from Rutherford. Try the Passaic just above Dunde Dam. The Hackensack, Saddle River, Overpeck lake, Ramapo River, or if you dont mind a short hike, Ramapo Lake

Re: Free time in Rutherford
 

Yes, happy to drive around a bit. Would be thrilled to pull a pike out of the pasaic, but im not real choosy. Just trying to figure out what gear to drag along and what options there are.

Thanks

Re: Free time in Rutherford
 

can't go wrong with a spinner bait setup!

Re: Free time in Rutherford
 

FYI Ramapo is closed until further notice due to issue with bears

Re: Free time in Rutherford
 

The lake is closed, not the river. Find access elsewhere on the river itself. Fished there yesterday with some Lmb & yellow perch off worms.

Re: Free time in Rutherford
 

your right they just reopened yesterday was closed over the weekend

Re: Free time in Rutherford
 

Only the section of the river that goes through the reservation is closed

Re: Free time in Rutherford
 

All around the reservation and Ramapo Lake on Skyline Drive, Ringwood was blocked off over the weekend. Top of Skyline and Bottom of Skyline had police tape and barriers set up.

Re: Free time in Rutherford
 

Fished the river today drifting butter worms all the sunnies and chubs you want did get a few small mouths 1 Rock and Large mouth too