First time on my boat!!

[Mikeps326]

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?

[flyboy1]

Yes you can fish at night..

[Mikeps326]

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.

[flyboy1]

Originally Posted by Mikeps326

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.

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...

[gwl2oneida]

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

[acabtp]

Originally Posted by gwl2oneida

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

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.

[gwl2oneida]

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

[Skunk City]

Originally Posted by flyboy1

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...

Ding Ding Ding!!!

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

[Mikeps326]

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

[acabtp]

Originally Posted by Mikeps326

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

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:

1. Round Valley Reservoir, Angler Access
2. Kingwood Access, Delaware River
3. Assunpink WMA, Assunpink Lake
4. Assunpink WMA, Stone Tavern Lake
5. Assunpink WMA, Rising Sun Lake
6. Dennis Creek WMA, Dennis Creek
7. Tuckahoe WMA, Tuckahoe River
8. Mad Horse Creek WMA, Mad Horse Creek
9. Union Lake WMA, Union Lake
10. Menantico Ponds WMA, Menantico Ponds
11. Prospertown Lake WMA, Prospertown Lake

http://www.nj.gov/dep/fgw/pdf/boat_ramp_guide.pdf - page 10