State buys shoreline along Splitrock...

[AndyS]

I'm on the fence with this one also, but then again, it is New Jersey. As long as people keep on top of things and report mischief and dumping it should be okay. If not, well it will look like this next year.

[RWole]

A boat ramp is neither the issue or a bad thing.
Proper management is what is needed. I support
a boat ramp because there are way too many waters
in N.J. that are private (Culvers, Tranquility for example)
The more public access we get the better.

[briansnat]

Originally Posted by RWole

A boat ramp is neither the issue or a bad thing.
Proper management is what is needed. I support
a boat ramp because there are way too many waters
in N.J. that are private (Culvers, Tranquility for example)
The more public access we get the better.

There is public access here. Ya just have to be willing to carry your boat to the water. I've seen guys carrying 14 ft jon boats, batteries. motors etc. More power to them, but it's best for a kayak or canoe. It cuts down on the yahoos and makes this a sort of special place, different from most in NJ. Even when the parking lot is packed, the reservoir is large enough that everyone is spread out and you don't get a crowded feel.

Put a boat ramp in and it will be no different than any other lake or reservoir in the state, overcrowded and overfished. Cant we leave one lake alone?

[UglyStick]

Originally Posted by briansnat

There is public access here. Ya just have to be willing to carry your boat to the water. I've seen guys carrying 14 ft jon boats, batteries. motors etc.

This is what people are carrying jon boats, kayaks and everything else down - so much so that its already near impossible to find a parking spot on the weekend... Imagine what a ramp and "good" access would do...

[briansnat]

Originally Posted by UglyStick

This is what people are carrying jon boats, kayaks and everything else down - so much so that its already near impossible to find a parking spot on the weekend... Imagine what a ramp and "good" access would do...

I don't understand why the state is so set on building a boat ramp here. I've never heard a clamor from the fishing community demanding it. In fact most people I've met are against it. Take that half million or so it will cost for the ramp, road and parking and put it to better use. Like preventing disease in the hatchery or something.

[Chrisper4694]

agreed, it's not that big of a deal, i'm one of the guys carrying my jon boat down there or my kayak. really no need to put a boat ramp...next comes the professional grade bass fishing contests! enjoy!

[phil]

that hellish hill is the only thing that kept it civil. when are they going to finish the dam and put some water back, its taking them foreverrrrr