Fishing Log

RPS, I was up your way Tuesday, but only fished for shad for 45 minutes. Was having an algae problem on almost every cast. Did you experience that?

Fished Zane Grey tonight 4 - 6 0 shad, 1 chub water temp. 49.1 deg.

With all the excitement to launch Worthington yesterday afternoon, it was quickly dampened when rangers had entrance to park blocked right off Rt 80 exit.. Reason? A controlled burn up on the mountain got out of hand. Therefore - first time I ever launched at the gap ramp and what a crappy ramp that is - long and narrow, with a 45 degree bend near the water which tests the trailer backing up skills, and also ramp is covered in mud. Do not know that water to shad fish, just had heard it is very deep. I like 6-9 feet for anchoring, where that dept is the main channel. Water was 15-50 feet deep most of that stretch! Tried either side of the island in the depths I like but no marks and no hits. Tried running up to Shawnee where I wanted to fish, but smoke was too thick and not good for the lungs so headed back. Anchored below rt 80 bridge in super fast 15' of water near NJ side and got one small buck. At least did not get skunked but was not happy! Bad enough I could not go to Poxono from Millbrook side and won't be able to entire season, they screwed me out of Worthington. In retrospect - I wish I just went up to Smithfield - would have been a smarter choice and could have fished familiar waters.

I was there on Monday. Dam was in spill condition. Fisherman's Park was closed, so no one was fishing there. I went to the mouth of Deer Cr. The creek was clear and the Susky was chocolate milk. Water level was very high. There were some fishermen catching hickories on double dart rigs. No hits for me.

Well it has begun 3 for 3 from four to six. Couple bumps nice to have a couple on at least. Water temp around 50 Water height not bad. The rain will mess it up again but with warmer temps. They'll hit

Caught 5 this am on gold and orange spoons missed several others all bucks.

Oh. BTW. As far as the roads go, this little roadblock ain't nothing compared to the changes when they make it a National Park. Enjoy what you can while you can!

Fished Sunday 12-4 Harmony area, landed 8 of 9, water temp 43 degrees , spoons on downriggers.

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I would expect it to be open all the way to Millbrook until construction actually begins. Check Worthington facebook page for details.

Aside from all the doubletalk is Old Mine Rd open from Rte 80 to the campgrounds?

MY WORST FREAKING NIGHTMARE! Why can't they allow access on Old Mine road concurrent to construction???? You will only be able to access Worthington from Rt 80, and POXONO Launch and that entire stretch from N Worthington to Millbrook village will be closed entire spring thorugh summer. NO ACESS FOR SHAD FISHERMAN!!! https://wrnjradio.com/delaware-water-gap-national-recreation-area-announces-11m-infrastructure-investment-to-overhaul-old-mine-rd-on-nj-side-of-park/ I guess the silver lining is next season will finally have nice roads through this stretch

Weather service already has us slated for another inch to an inch and a quarter of rain Wednesday through Friday next week. I hope the storm pattern changes soon.

Phil M....The spool was connected to an impatient hand on one end and a light leader on the other. I since learned that there have been a few large-ish stripers landed recently where I was fishing. --- Below Lambertville I caught fish last week with the Trenton gage reading just under 12'. The water clarity was excellent, though. We won't see that again for a few days,

Tocks Island forecast is saying cresting 14.7 feet late Thursday, dropping to 12' over weekend. i consider 9' to be about the limitations for fishing N of water gap, some may push a little beyond that mark... 6.5' is when river is at "normal" levels. And running low to mid 40's water temps... This weather is beyond depressing. NJ has been like living in Seattle past few years....

Put a fork in it river is coming up 10ft by Friday!

04/01; Mid Northampton area of the river; shore; single dart 1/4 oz +; 2 hrs; 11 landed of 15 hooked. Mix of roes and bucks.

Radar: it’s not too early. A lot of fish through Easton already.

Well, I've chased off the skunk. I fished mid-day on Friday below Lambertville and caught 2 very energetic bucks on darts. I tried again yesterday a little later in the day, same place, and didn't get so much as a bump. The water dropped nicely from one day to the next and the clarity was excellent. I might try tomorrow early PM if the rain doesn't muck things up too much.

The updated phone number for the shad hotline is 610-774-8116...the previous number is not correct...please pass this on

Fished hard for 5 hours caught one buck and one walleye from shore.it was high and a little dangerous where I was fishing. Will only get better.both fish caught on spoons.also chucked darts but no hits.

My brother lives in Fishtown….these are all around.

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We destroyed them today between the down pours and debris. Poor mans downriggers got it done. Nothing on darts. even mix of buck and roe!! water temp was 45degrees.