Infestation of these things this year π
Budd Lake mainly has a rock bottom, with a maximum depth of 18 feet. This glacial lake is one of the largest natural lakes in New Jersey. Budd lake offers a boat ramp, picnic area, restrooms, fly fishing, and the use of power boats.
Caught well over 100 between myself and Arty. Most over 13β and up to 16β
If you hold it out and lean back it looks bigger π couldnβt get any big ones this day
Donβt mind me, just a catfish hitting a plug in 25β of water π€·
Walking around the Lake I stopped by to talk to a friend who was firing up his firebox I noticed something moving underneath. I reached under and grabbed this big ...more momma probably saving her life. I couldnβt get the eggs if there were any the fire got too hot too fast. Look closely at her right shoulder and youβll see the ash.
Trying to rush to finish a job. Yes I was using a push stick. I reached down after making the cut to power down. The small piece of wood kicked back and like an ...more idiot I tried to stop it and hit the blade spinning at 5000 rpm. My research discovered my finger hitting the blade was like a car hitting a block wall at 1000 mph. So my fishing will be hurt for a while as well as my work. I need a handyman or carpenter in my area to help finish scheduled jobs.
First ice perch of the year 13 1/2 incher. Tally for the day 15 bass, 5 pickerel, 2 perch in three hours
One of the state's top bass waters. Four to five pounders are not unusual for Hopatcong largemouth. Find chain pickerel, hybrid stripers and brook, brown and Rainbow Trout. 2,685 acres
A great coldwater fishery. One of only three trophy trout lakes in the state. Lake Trout leads an impressive list including, browns, rainbows and Largemouth Bass. The state record laker of 24 pounds, ...
Another top bass lake for Jersey. Typical largemouth run around 2-pounds with 4-to 5-pounders not unusual. For other action try perch, hybrid stripers tiger muskie, trout or panfish. 1,290 acres
Swartswood Lake is was formed by glaciers thousands of years ago, cradled in the Kittatinny Mountains. The lake is fed by Neldons Brook and mountain runoff, eventually emptying into the Mill Brook. ...