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Originally Posted by Cape Cod
Spring Lake
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I agree. While the likelihood of catching a trout at this time of the year in any of the Central NJ ponds or lakes is remote, there are other fish that can keep a youngster engaged. The state will stock trout again in a few weeks on a one and done basis, and they will put trout into some Central NJ lakes. If your son can hold on a little longer, you can take him to one of them.
Spring Lake is a great place for a day of fishing. There is ample shoreline and easy access. While the spring stocked trout may no longer be biting, there are other species that will keep your son entertained.
If all of that fails, you can take your son to almost anywhere in the area to fish for snapper bluefish. The Belmar Marina area is not far away. The shorelines around the Pt. Pleasant and Manasquan areas are also very close. He can use the same trout rod and reel setup and just add a longer shank hook (with or without a leader) and a bobber and a spearing and you are set. He can also use a snapper popper or various spoons that can be cast and retrieved, if he is into casting. Almost any back bay or river or lagoon with shoreline access will be places to find those little toothy critters.
If you find the right place to fish, the action can be nonstop........just the kind of fishing an 8 years old boy will love.
