Eyes on the Passaic

[buzzbaiter]

Passaic gets a bad rap but its a fairly clean river. Most of the contaminants are in the bottom sediment in the lower urban/tidal sections from years of that stuff washing down. Upper/mid sections are much cleaner. Sure it runs turbid most of the year but that's because of all the carp. In the winter, early spring and late fall, it runs pretty clear. The variety of fish species alone shows its quality. I think only the main stem raritan and delaware can claim more species.

No I wouldn't swim in it but I have fallen in it - including face plants - and survived!