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Ken Lyons · #1 06-21-2015, 02:18 PM

The launch at the intersection of River Rd and eagle rock Ave is completely blocked by big concrete blocks chained together. This is related i'm sure to tke reconstruction of the Eagle Rock Ave bridge. The bridge for practical puposes is no more.

justin1982 · #2 06-21-2015, 03:26 PM

The rush hour traffic caused by that bridge is ungodly

briansnat · #3 06-22-2015, 07:34 AM

I heard it was private property and the owner shut it down

buzzbaiter · #4 06-22-2015, 08:29 AM

That's actually one of the poorer stretches of the river. Never done well immediately a mile above/below that bridge, Little too wide and muddy.

Mark B. · #5 06-22-2015, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by briansnat

I heard it was private property and the owner shut it down

That is correct. The new owner of the property was advised by his lawyer to block it off due to liability concerns.

He is interested in selling the property & NJDEP’s Green Acres Program has contacted him to hopefully purchase it for public access.

buzzbaiter · #6 06-22-2015, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark B.

That is correct. The new owner of the property was advised by his lawyer to block it off due to liability concerns.

He is interested in selling the property & NJDEP’s Green Acres Program has contacted him to hopefully purchase it for public access.

NOOO! Better access = more fisherman!

briansnat · #7 06-23-2015, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by buzzbaiter

NOOO! Better access = more fisherman!

That's been a popular access point for years. If that section is as lousy as Buzzbaiter says it is, it would be great to have it open again to draw people away from the good spots.

Skunk City · #8 06-24-2015, 01:56 PM

If you are canoe/kayak, there is launching in the area. PM me if interested. Will need social security number, first born daughter, and a cash deposit to spill the beans.

My two biggest Pike, a 39" and a 40", were both caught within a mile or two (

) of this area while float tripping. Can't keep me off the water

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bassmasterG13 · #9 06-24-2015, 04:36 PM

sucks for people like me that live 2 min away and have a bass boat that I cant get in there anymore

Skunk City · #10 06-24-2015, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by bassmasterG13

sucks for people like me that live 2 min away and have a bass boat that I cant get in there anymore

Exactly. We used to launch my roommate's 14' v-hull there..