Passaic River from Fairlawn to Dundee ??

[tonphil1960]

Hi all, New here,,

I am a salt water guy haven't fished freshwater for 20 years but now live within a minute of the Passaic in this area. Is the small park in Elmwood Park really fishable ? Also access to the river from there to down towards the damn? I am looking to fish for carp, catfish, bass, pike or whatever is fishable. Baits and or plugs, jigs recommended in this area for the above species?

Thanks Tony

[flyboy1]

Originally Posted by tonphil1960

Hi all, New here,,

I am a salt water guy haven't fished freshwater for 20 years but now live within a minute of the Passaic in this area. Is the small park in Elmwood Park really fishable ? Also access to the river from there to down towards the damn? I am looking to fish for carp, catfish, bass, pike or whatever is fishable. Baits and or plugs, jigs recommended in this area for the above species?

Thanks Tony

Yup, Yes, Yup, Yes and Yup....

[tonphil1960]

Thanks

[NJ Dave]

Look for the posts by msgdan. Gives a whole meaning on local water. He slams the pike and pickeral pretty good when he is not chasing stripers down the shore.

[joeya78]

Fish the mulberries soon for huge carp

[tonphil1960]

OK Ill doa search for those threads, happen to have a Mulberry tree in the yard too ! Ill give it a shot.

Thanks T

[msgdan]

Originally Posted by NJ Dave

Look for the posts by msgdan. Gives a whole meaning on local water. He slams the pike and pickeral pretty good when he is not chasing stripers down the shore.

Thanks Dave!!

I really haven't spent that many hours in the areas mentioned, but when I did, I have landed a bunch of pike, a good amount of LMB and even one small tiger muskie (about 4 years ago). Of course, the slow moving water around the bridges has had the best results for pike, and either a white or a chartruse 1/2 oz. spinner bait has been the lure of choice for me.

I have never fished for carp in that area, but there are some huge fish in that area.

Good luck and tight lines!!

Danny V

[tonphil1960]

Thanks Dan, I am shore bound, but for Catfish and Carp I guess I am OK, Ill explore from EW Park to the Dam all within a few minutes of me. Cast it out there and see thats the only way Ill know for sure.

Thanks T

[toggin10]

kennel corn for the carrp and cats nightcrawlers too and any lure for pike will fish the river very soon and i will post what i get

[flyboy1]

Just listen to me and you will be catching Pike like this...