Hello! New, and getting back to fishing!

[RJHooker]

Hello All,

Name's Rich, I found this board while browsing, and its good to see some local forums for fishing!

I haven't done any real freshwater fishing since about 2003, and I'm looking to get back in the habit. I live in Bergen County, and I do not have a boat. Most of my experience is limited to Hudson River stripers and cats while growing up. I am mostly geared for the Hudson, and freshwater Bass. I have had much luck with LMB at a small pond in northern Passaic county, but I am looking to adventure into new spots.

Keeping in mind that I am limited to the shoreline, I have tried the following places without much luck: Green Turtle Pond, Monksville res., Shepherd's Pond, Scarlet Oak Pond, Ramapo Lake, and Lake Wawayanda.

I was thinking of trying out the following: Surprise Lake (West Milford), Lake Sonoma (Norvin Green SF), MacMillan Res (Mahwah), Lake Lookout (Wawayanda SF), Darlington Lake (Mahwah), White's Pond (Waldwick).

I wanted to ask if anyone has had any luck with Bass, or other notable species at any of the above lakes while fishing from the shore? Even though I like to explore, I don't have time to fish them all, and I would like to narrow my options. No spot burning or anything, just experiences are appreciated!

Thanks in advance!