New to South Branch Raritan River

[TheAnaconda]

Originally Posted by Billfish715

This may help if you want to fish on the South Branch. If not, a short trip by car up Route 46 towards Hackettstown will put you on the Musconetcong for the trout and SMB that are there. Your new location will put you very close to many popular fishing spots in the headwaters or upper stretches of some historic trout waters. Draw a circle on a map with your house in the center out to a distance you want to travel then get out in your car and explore. You won't be disappointed with what you'll find.

Route 80 will take you to western N.J. trout waters and the Delaware. 206 south will take you to the Black River, South Branch and North Branch as well as many small brooks and streams. You're in a great area. Get out and see if any place interests you. Now is a good time to look. Find the trout stocking signs and with the foliage off the trees, you can see more of the streams and ponds and lakes. Bring along your trout rod and whatever baits or lures you like to use. There are still trout to catch. Shake off your cabin fever, go for a ride and give it a try.

So looking at the map and new trout regulations, looks like artificial only, 3 hook points, no barbs etc, for the entire length north of lake solitude? I assume even though these new regulations are “trout” regulations they apply to any fishing done here, even for larger species?

[bigfishy]

Originally Posted by TheAnaconda

So looking at the map and new trout regulations, looks like artificial only, 3 hook points, no barbs etc, for the entire length north of lake solitude? I assume even though these new regulations are “trout” regulations they apply to any fishing done here, even for larger species?

Youassume correct!!They mite not ticket ya if ur thwowin a lure the size of the trout? good luck if you venture out