The Lakers Couldn't Hide! 11/20/19 - NJFishing.com Your Best Online Source for Fishing Information in New Jersey

MudCat08 · #1 11-20-2019, 04:43 PM

After one year of hunting them at the valley, I can finally cross Lake Trout off the list! (4 species left)
Caught a few SM Bass as bonus today while searching for the Laker. One was a chunky 2lber. Wind was blowing a little, it was cold but perseverance paid off!

Lures used were keitech swimbaits and the Binsky bladebait.

Also attaching photos of catches from my trip to the valley from last week - a nice rainbow trout and LM bass.
That makes 1 rainbow, 2 LM, 1SM, 1 Rock Bass from last week and 1 Lake Trout, 5 SM Bass from today. All fish were released to become future trophies. Lake Trout have their spawning season right now.
Harsh conditions but it was great fun!

akoop · #2 11-20-2019, 05:02 PM

Congrats on crossing a laker off your list!

thmyorke1 · #3 11-20-2019, 05:34 PM

Nice, which species remain? I hope bridle shiner is on that list

MudCat08 · #4 11-20-2019, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by thmyorke1

Nice, which species remain? I hope bridle shiner is on that list

Thanks fellas, it was an adventure. Sometimes very frustrating, getting skunked from time to time!

The last 4 are Snakehead, Bowfin, White crappie, and Muskellunge.
If I come across lesser known fish like the bridle shiner, redfin pick, etc. they will be a great bonus!

Hookmanski · #5 11-21-2019, 12:22 PM

I'm dying to cross the lake trout off my list! Awesome job man, and awesome bonus fish as well

Esox Luciano · #6 11-21-2019, 02:00 PM

That's a decent pot of fish right there! I've still got a few on my list that need to be tended to, congrats on getting another checked off of yours!!

Mikey topaz · #7 11-21-2019, 03:30 PM

Now is a great time for lakers jiggin, you hit it spot on man good job!

MudCat08 · #8 11-21-2019, 10:54 PM

Thanks all! I couldn't have done it without all the great info, reports, and advice from all the experienced anglers of this forum

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Originally Posted by Esox Luciano

That's a decent pot of fish right there! I've still got a few on my list that need to be tended to, congrats on getting another checked off of yours!!

I was amazed to even see that much fish considering most of the time I get skunked at this reservoir!
Which species do you still have to find, Esox?

Skunk City · #9 11-21-2019, 11:31 PM

Nice colors on that laker!

ALK11 · #10 11-22-2019, 12:16 PM

Nice day and beautiful fish. What do you mean four species left? What are you trying to catch and what is the goal here?