Water Gap Boat Ramp

[Fred E. Goose]

Hey guys, I had a question I'm hoping you could help me out on. I have a 12ft aluminum semi-v (basically a row boat) with an electric trolling motor as the only propulsion (I have an emergency plastic oar as backup). I've had it out locally on monksville, pompton/potash, and green turtle last year and am looking to fish some new areas. I know Swartswood is electric only, and I'm excited about getting out on there. My big question though, is would this set-up be safe to launch and fish the area just north of the water gap (launching at the campground ramp)? I'd really like your input if it's safe at all? If it's safer to head North or South from that area? Or if it's just a bad idea and I should stick to Swartswood?

Thanks in advance,

Fred

[NJSquatch]

The delaware can be sketchy with shallow areas that come out of nowhere and floating debris. Need to be very alert.

As far as other spots, check out the DEP site. A ton of places that you can use your setup in the NW counties.

http://www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/fishplc.htm

[Skunk City]

The D can get sketchy in spots, and both upstream and downstream of that gap ramp are rocky rapids.

Furnace, Mountain and Big/Little Swartswood are good spots for your boat, in addition to the places you mentioned.

[Mikey topaz]

Seen a few guys fishing the gap with electrics in fall me personally i dont think its a good idea u get out in that current ur done lit sketchy man,

[PAFireGuy]

The boats not a problem, I'd be concerned with the ability of the electric motor in the current. Don't underestimate the force of the current in that area.

[Walleyed]

I wasn't willing to take my 14' out there with a 5hp, I waited until I upgraded to a 9.9. Get caught in the wrong current and you're going for the proverbial boat ride.

[Fred E. Goose]

Originally Posted by PAFireGuy

The boats not a problem, I'd be concerned with the ability of the electric motor in the current. Don't underestimate the force of the current in that area.

That's really the problem, underestimating the current. I've fished from land different spots around there and it looks so slow-moving that I got it in my head that I could get out there and back no problemo.