Manasquan Reservoir - Unfair rule

[Cuz]

I don't understand why every lake in N.J. lets you fish where you want except this lake. After going into the rangers office area, where there were many posted pictures of some really respectful BIG fish, I was told there was a restricted marked area right off the boat ramp to ice fish. The rest of the lake was closed to ice fishermen. The allowed fishing area was 50 yards X 30 yards.
The ice is fourteen inches (14") deep there. More than the required four (4") safe ice.
I'm at a lost with this rule. Other water sheds, Round Valley (172 feet deep), Spruce Run (65 feet deep) and others in north New Jersey have no restrictions.
The ranger, a very mannerly man, said it was dangerous to be out of his sight. I realize he is just following what he was told to do. Someone has no idea about ice conditions. A lame excuse and rule. Especially on 14" of ice. Come on now. Where are the rangers when I cross the highway? Walk one of their iced up trails, etc.
Some one on a Monmouth County board needs to be informed on whats dangerous and what isn't. I'll volunteer.
It's a shame such a beautiful body of water can't get used during the winter months. This lake has all the potential to be a great ice fishing lake. Public money stocks it but the public is restricted to catch those fish.