Trout Stream Condition Update

[Billfish715]

With lots of fishermen headed out to their traditional opening day fishing spots, I thought it might be a service to everyone by providing some observed stream conditions by our members. With the recent rains, the streams have risen in most of the state. Some streams have been affected differently than others. With all of the anticipation for the opener, it might be worthwhile to know what to expect before arriving at the stream.

If you can report any stream conditions and locations, it might be a real help to our members before they head out especially if the anticipated thunderstorms roll through today or tonight.

I rode past Spruce Run Creek today and you would hardly know that there was much rain. The Creek was in great shape. It was clear and in late spring conditions. The Musky in Hampton was clear and high but not flooded. The same could be said about the So. Branch near Clinton. The Passaic river in Millington was high but very fishable.

For those of you with any up-to-date stream information please post it. I know there are sites with stream-flow rates, but it's not the same as a first-hand report about clarity, relative depth, and recommended wading or fishing tactics.