2018 Stock Report the Rainbow Cup Runneth Over
State stocking efforts are well underway in the region, promising big yields this season.
Freshwater
Spring 2-for-1: White Perch & Striped Bass
Get in on the 1-2 punch of schoolie stripers and white perch this spring.
Finding Trout: The Undercut Bank
Whether you fish a large river or small stream, trout will undoubtedly be found keyed-in on this structure.
Hit the Trout Trail
This stretch of Babylon waterway provides a unique opportunity to score some early spring trout action.
All About Attitude: Big Pre-Spawn Largemouths
Nine outstanding Garden State locations for targeting monster bass this season.
Ice-Out Tactics for Bass and Crappie
Piecing together the right variables is the key in springtime success on these popular freshwater species.
February Fishing: Four Spots for Winter Crappies
In mild or extreme weather, one local species of fish active the year round is the crappie.
Stay Safe on the Ice!
Ice is never 100 percent safe. You can’t judge the strength of ice just by its appearance, age, thickness or the temperature.
White Perch: Beating Cabin Fever
This close relative to the striped bass can provide a welcome reprieve from cabin fever through the winter months.
Jersey Lakers: Round Valley & Merrill Creek
Some may be surprised at the thought of 30-pound trout, but these New Jersey reservoirs have the history and potential.
First Ice Is Nice Ice!
While the timing of first ice can vary greatly from lake to lake, it offers some of the most productive fishing of the hard-water season.
Deep Drop-offs: October Fresh, Top to Bottom
From largemouth and smallmouth bass to hybrids and walleye, it’s prime time for deep drops on our inland waters.
Fall Lakers: Wachusett Reservoir Tactics
Wachusett Reservoir offers a unique opportunity for the late-season freshwater fisherman.
Absecon Creek
Absecon Creek has been undergoing some major “renovations,” and improvement projects at two entirely separate locations along the creek are finally coming to fruition after several years of careful planning.
Catfish Fever
Catfish are plentiful throughout New England and make for an excellent summertime target species.
Trout Fishing the Lehigh River
As many Keystone Staters hit the shore in droves this month, might be time to head west for some Lehigh trout action.