Pike-a-thon 2014, june 28-29

[ScowardNJ]

Saturday Two Bridges Pike-O-Thon

To best accommodate a group of anglers, the main check in will be at Aquaduct Park located at the north side of Booton Avenue (Rt 202) in Lincoln Park on the Pompton River. The Aquaduct Park access has a good ramp that can handle small trailered boats and anything you could row or paddle and ample parking. It’s a little over a mile up river from the Two Bridges Area and all the water in between is prime pike habitat. After checking in, anglers have the option of launching right there or they can leave and launch at other near by locations. Below is my sad attempt at mapping. With some descriptions

The Two Bridges Road Access is a gravel lot located at the confluence of the Pompton and Passaic Rivers. You can park and unload right there and drop a yak/canoe down the bank on the Pompton River side. The bank is steep there so it could be bitch pulling your boat back up the hill. It’s a decent drop in point with safe parking.

Fairfield Emergency Boat Ramp located at the end of Camp Lane. This ramp is supposed to be used for emergency purposes only, but it’s a great launch that gets you up the Passaic River. Fisherman have had success not being hassled and also “run ins” with the law here. Launch/Park at your own risk and roll the dice hoping you don’t get ticketed or towed.

Rt. 80 Overpass. You have to park on the side of the road and throw your boat over a guard rail into the river. Park your car on the side of the road. Limited parking.

Suchorsky Park in Little Falls. Located off Island Road and Parkway . Its down river and gives you access from the top of the Little Falls all the way up to the Two Bridges Area. Paddle up river for stunning views of the Willowbrook Mall shopping center. The launch is a little beat up for a trailer but good for yaks and other car toppers. It’s a great “take out” area for anyone who can leave a car down river. Its about 5 miles downriver from Aquduct Park.

Eddie is looking to have contestants checked in by 8AM! Please be sure to check in early so FE can get on the water and not hang around waiting for stragglers.

[kcritch]

Originally Posted by ScowardNJ

.....for stunning views of the Willowbrook Mall shopping center.

That's funny...great job on the map dude. Nicely Done.

[briansnat]

Sounds like fun but a real bad weekend for me.

[acabtp]

anybody know how the obstructions are around the island w/ houses downriver of aqueduct park? i couldn't get the boat through there last year, just wondering how it is now

also - does anybody else have GMRS radios? would be nice to have an open channel going to call out fish sizes as the day goes on, and of course for ball busting as required.

[Skunk City]

Originally Posted by acabtp

anybody know how the obstructions are around the island w/ houses downriver of aqueduct park? i couldn't get the boat through there last year, just wondering how it is now

also - does anybody else have GMRS radios? would be nice to have an open channel going to call out fish sizes as the day goes on, and of course for ball busting as required.

Last time I was back there in the beginning of April it was clear.

[jimmythegreek]

is the area kayak only water or can something small get thru there w an electric on it?

[Skunk City]

Originally Posted by jimmythegreek

is the area kayak only water or can something small get thru there w an electric on it?

We launch my room mate's 14' v-hull at both areas regularly with no issues.