October 12, 2026 - 10:35:14
Sources over at Old School Outdoors in Ewing confirmed the very good smallmouth fishing and said that while catfishing is winding down it is still worth the effort. In addition they mentioned some good crappie and bass fishing in Carnegie Lake, Mercer Lake and other central Jersey waters. The D and R Canal is also producing some decent numbers of bass, crappies and panfish. John told me the store will be holding its first annual Fall Catfish Chaos Contest on the week of October 12 to 18. You can register through the FishDonkey app, Fee is $25 for adults and $15 for kids under 18.
October 05, 2026 - 10:47:29
The news from John Bullock over at Old School Outdoors in Ewing echoed the reports we received from the lower river on the good fishing. He told us smallmouth fishing has been outstanding on jigs and surface plugs and live bait. While flathead fishing has slowed down channels and blues are producing plenty of cats. Fishing in the D and R has improved with largemouth, smallmouth and crappies supplying Mercer Lake has also been serving up bass, pickerel and crappie some good fishing on a mix of jigs, topwater baits and live bait. “Once the water temps drop down into the low 60s 50s fishing live minnows will be your top producer,” John said.
