Do office complex ponds have big bass ?

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Originally Posted by Billfish715

The patrols around the reservoir across from the Short Hills Mall and the one by the Livingston Mall were legendary. So was the fishing. Has anyone ever fished in the Boonton Reservoir? Sneaking into private or posted honey holes is not meant for more mature fishermen, but as a kid, it was a rush.

Are there big fish in those corporate campus ponds, there's only one way to find out.

A year ago I was fishing the Passaic near one of the 3 reservoirs close by the Short Hills Mall. I came across a section wading in the river where I accessed the reservoir without climbing any fences. I also did not see any ‘no trespassing’ signs and had no certain knowledge that fishing in the reservoir was not allowed (although I suspected as much) so I started taking casts in the reservoir not very concerned about any trouble. Next thing I know I hear the sound of an engine and at first I couldn’t believe my eyes but then I realized there was a boat in the reservoir and it was headed straight at me. I didn’t stick around to find out if pleading ignorance would be a viable defense. Needless to say I haven’t been back.

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Originally Posted by catfishonthelake

Someone gave me the scoop of an office pond in Princeton awhile back. I caught 25 bass in like 2 hours, some big ones too. I forgot the name of it though. I went on a Saturday and security never came out. I heard that that ETS (Educational Testing Services) building in Princeton has some good fishing too, never tried it though. I would imagine if those two have bass, a lot of the others in the business complexes in Princeton would as well.

I grew up a few miles from ETS and used to Mountain Bike the trails
On campus and also fished in the ponds. Never had much luck in the ponds, did much better in Stony Brook which also runs through the property.

[Billfish715]

I've dismissed a bunch of great looking fishing spots not because they are posted but because there is no parking anywhere in the surrounding area. There are many miles of ocean beachfront that don't get fished for the same reason. I guess that if you park in an office lot and no one approaches you as a trespasser, fishing in their pond should not draw anyone's wrath. One person might be able to get away with it, but several individuals or groups might get an escort out.

[jmurr711]

there's a few in South nj where I've flipping hand fed giant common & koi. often thought about just fishing it with my badge around my neck lol