Clark Resivior 6/23

[Webstersigam]

Hit the resivior this AM from 7-10:39. The water was a bit stained and a little grassy near the shoreline. Was tossing a spinner early with only a few sunnys taking the bait. Switched to the hula popper and the bass were hitting the S*#t out of it. First fish was huge and exploded out of the water but I missed setting the hook, not ready for a fish that size to hit like a shark. I was a little in awe. Ended landing two other lmb 2 .5 lb and a chunky 3 lb'er. Pictures to follow once I figure the download thing out.

[bronzeback]

ohh man that blows dude.. happened to me in my early days fishing my deadly secret weapon... i bet that would of been a great fight if u hooked up

im sure you'll be ready next time especially right after you switch baits!!

[FASTEDDIE29]

Well you still got a couple of nice fish, good job!!!

[ithaca10]

Thought the Clark Res. was off limits. Have to call the county and get all the info.

[ChaosStarter]

Originally Posted by ithaca10

Thought the Clark Res. was off limits. Have to call the county and get all the info.

x2

[bigfishy]

Always was...That never stopped anyone...Never heard of anyone being ticketed...Chased off yes

[Jigman13]

Just so you all know, Clark sold the land to Union County about 5 years or so ago for $1. Once that occurred the reservoir became public land. Google it. It's open access. Never once have I been stopped by a cop, park ranger/game wardens, or even a resident who has lakeside property. Union County police frequent the area between Milton Lake and the reservoir and have echoed the same exact sentiments I mentioned above--it's open. Just catch and release and carry-in, carry-out. The amount of garbage I see has disgustingly grown in recent years and that'll wind up ruining this great fishery for all of us. I also call the NJ wildlife when I see bucket brigades back there. And I have seen them come down and bust people fishing illegally or keeping things that were short or out of season.

Here's a link to the news: http://ucnj.org/news/2008/0802reservoir.html

[Webstersigam]

Very nice Jig thanks. That's the same article I read before the first time I fished there.

[ChaosStarter]

Good to know. Thanks for the update.

[ChaosStarter]

Jigman, are kayaks or small boats allowed on? Or is it shoreline only?