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hookset · #1 04-05-2019, 10:27 AM

I don’t do a lot of freshwater fishing but always fish the trout season while I wait for the inshore waters to warm up. How do you think the projected 1/2 inch of rainfall will affect the fishing on opening day tomorrow.. The rain is supposed to be later this afternoon and go right through tomorrow. Will the run off make the water murky that quick? Will the streams and river be running fast with lots of debri from the recent wind storms? Will it be better to fish lakes and ponds due to conditions?

My plan is pretty much going to be the same but I’m curious what to expect. I’m starting up north at the south branch maybe near Clinton area and will work my toward Flemington. After that I plan to stop at spring lake near my home for a shot at catching one of the larger guys they put in there once the kids tournament is over.

Thanks for any responses and info and good luck be safe

Hookmanski · #2 04-05-2019, 10:36 AM

The rain will hopefully keep all the casuals home

It may blow out some of the rivers but hopefully not too bad. I'll be out bouncing around with a buddy pretty much all day. Not exactly sure where I'm going to start but it should be a good day! Good luck everyone!

catfishonthelake · #3 04-05-2019, 03:42 PM

My thought is to go catch some catfish.

bunker dunker · #4 04-05-2019, 04:31 PM

mine was go catch some crappies.

Drossi · #5 04-05-2019, 04:36 PM

It'll bring the streams up and dirty them some. It might be an issue if you're planning on bringing younger kids, the SBR in Clinton is bigger water and being further downstream could be dirtier and higher than say Long Valley. Looks like the rain stops early so the effect on crowds may be minimal. Ponds and lakes most likely will have be impacted in no way.

AndyS · #6 04-06-2019, 12:13 AM

https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/hydr...phi&gage=nsnn4

You should be fine !!

catfishonthelake · #7 04-09-2019, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by bunker dunker

mine was go catch some crappies.

Looks like we both had the right thought Ed. We caught over 30 blue cats and a surprise flathead. Bunch of fish btw 20 and 30lbs, a few north of 30lb. and a 45lber. Damn those kitties are fun, especially out of my 14-foot v-hull.