Wading Suggestions !!

[Mikew36]

Originally Posted by briansnat

If you don't want to venture too far from Totowa, try the Rockaway. Grace Lord Park in Boonton and a few other spots in Boonton, and Boonton Twp are fine for wading. Or the Ramapo in Mahwah. Another fine river to wade. There is good access to the Ramapo at a number of points, including Ramapo Valley county reservation, and where most bridges cross the river. There is also state land off Glen Gray Rd that runs along the river.

I think both were stocked with trout this fall.

Hey Brian,

How's the access in Tourne Park in Boonton? If i don't do well in Grace Lord, is that a good fallback?

Thanks !

[briansnat]

Originally Posted by Mikew36

Hey Brian,

How's the access in Tourne Park in Boonton? If i don't do well in Grace Lord, is that a good fallback?

Thanks !

I never fished there, but there is access by the dam on Powerville Rd (near junction w/ CR 624.) which is just up the road from Grace Lord and a good fallback spot. It where I go if I get the skunk at Grace Lord.

[Mikew36]

Originally Posted by briansnat

I never fished there, but there is access by the dam on Powerville Rd (near junction w/ CR 624.) which is just up the road from Grace Lord and a good fallback spot. It where I go if I get the skunk at Grace Lord.

Cool and thanks,

Just one more question, just checked out google maps near that damn, where do you park and do you fish the top of the dam or the bottom?

Thanks!

[briansnat]

Originally Posted by Mikew36

Cool and thanks,

Just one more question, just checked out google maps near that damn, where do you park and do you fish the top of the dam or the bottom?

Thanks!

mostly below the dam, but they stock above and below. Wading above is not an option however. plenty of parking next to the dam, it is a small park

[Mikew36]

Hey guys, Was able to get out on 1/2/15 for about 5 hours on the Rockaway. Waded up and down Grace Lord, struck out but enjoyed some beautiful sights. Then tried my luck at Powerville dam struck out there as well but i had a great time.

I want to thank you guys for your tips and insight, i can see now why caution is needed when wading, i stumbled a few times but my cat-like reflexes kept me upright. Can't wait for spring to get me some trout! till then, i'll be practicing my fly casting!!

Thanks again!!

[briansnat]

Originally Posted by Mikew36

Hey guys, Was able to get out on 1/2/15 for about 5 hours on the Rockaway. Waded up and down Grace Lord, struck out but enjoyed some beautiful sights. Then tried my luck at Powerville dam struck out there as well but i had a great time.

I want to thank you guys for your tips and insight, i can see now why caution is needed when wading, i stumbled a few times but my cat-like reflexes kept me upright. Can't wait for spring to get me some trout! till then, i'll be practicing my fly casting!!

Thanks again!!

Isn't the damage in Grace Lord from hurricane Irene amazing? The whole hillside went into the river, trees and all.

[Mikew36]

Originally Posted by briansnat

Isn't the damage in Grace Lord from hurricane Irene amazing? The whole hillside went into the river, trees and all.

There were still rocks, and chunks of dirt falling into the river about 10ft from me, probably scared all the fish away !