Pike question for somerset and surrounding counties

[NJfishingMike]

Can anyone out there shed some light for popular pike fishing places and techniques for Somerset County and the surrounding counties? Thinking about trying my luck out there.

[SaltyJim]

budd lake.. Morris County..

[Skunk City]

The Passaic River starts in Central Jersey and makes its way through Northern Jersey...lots of great Pike spots, as the state stocks them here.

[team heat]

Etra Lake in Hightstown NJ.Very good pike fishing and not a real big lake.

[AndyS]

Millstone and Raritan river.

[Moz]

Spruce Run isn't too far from Somerset County and they're in there too.

[NorthJerzyG]

Lure selection may vary by water (spoons & spinners). Although in the passaic, it may be cheaper just to throw live. I've gotten them on both.

[NJfishingMike]

Thank you to all that posted the useful information!! I think I've got the bait part down now, so on to where to exactly go. When people metion Passaic River to me I think of the section that runs through Stirling and just north of that. Where exactly is a great spot to go on the northern sections everyone metions?

[mondofish]

Near Willowbrook mall is one area. Just drive around, you'll find some access.

[bobkam0]

I enjoy the Millstone, some big holes if you drift down from Weston Canal road to 'point'.
Also just under RR Bridges of Raritan about 1/2 mile up from Point.
MIGHT even hook a Muskie

[tycomps]

Mike- sent you a PM.

[bronzeback]

just like bobcamo said.. t hats a perfect place to begin

i would not fish the raritan river for pike... ull never get one if ur a beginner and it will deter ur spirits..

u said somerset county.. so i would definately go to the millstone

pm andy s. he can put u on them

[tycomps]

mike,

your in warren, I'm in watchung/north plainfield, let me know if you want to go fishing, I'll show you some spots on the passaic where I've caught them.

Roger 908 753 2785