Help Me Pick a North Jersey Lake

[reason162]

for my maiden kayak voyage. Live in Bergen County, looking to get out Easter Sunday, picking up the yak tomorrow (Hobie i11s). Used to fish Stone Tavern/Rising Sun/Assunpink from a canoe years back, but looking for something closer to home.

I suppose the most important thing is access for launching a kayak, if there's bass/panfish to be caught I'll consider it a bonus! Prefer a smaller lake, clear water, treelines to duck from wind, etc. Have thought about the Passaic River too, drive by it all the time never fished it. Any help appreciated, this will be my first time freshwater fishing in about a decade

[Mikeps326]

Shepards lake is a pretty good lake for a Kayak but Passaic river is a really good choice too but I usually go there in the summer for smallies.

[NJ Dave]

First off if this is a maiden voyage please wear a pfd. Also remember the water is still cold so if you tank without a dry suit be prepared for the worst.
Remember, you need to dress for the water temp,not the air temp.
With that said, local to Bergen co we don't have too much lake wise. Tilcon lake holding salmon or potash is lose to us. If I was to choose round Valley. Deep clear and has plenty to to catch. Watch the wind there tho. I always like the lakes up around west Milford off of skyline road.
Greenwood lake or Lake Hopatcong is another option.
Have fun, be safe.

[briansnat]

Give Green Turtle Pond a shot. I think it has a lot of what you are looking for. Small lake but big enough to keep you busy on your kayak. Easy launch and plentiful panfish and some nice bass to be had. Not too long of a drive from Bergen Cty.
http://jerseypaddling.blogspot.com/2...ilford-nj.html

[Predator]

Round Valley is the last place I'd make my maiden voyage on a yak. Little scary don't ya think? Green Turtle is a fine suggestion.

[henro]

Originally Posted by Predator

Round Valley is the last place I'd make my maiden voyage on a yak. Little scary don't ya think? Green Turtle is a fine suggestion.

That's what I was thinking. Enough people have died in that lake from a boat let alone a kayak.