Big D Trenton

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Originally Posted by Mark B.

“The Old Wharf” WMA, is a public access bank fishing area just below the “Trenton Makes The World Takes” Bridge.

Unfortunately, due to a 2005 high water event, & others, it got undermined & a good portion of it collapsed. It is officially closed, with a surrounding chain link fence.

However, some determined anglers (you can’t keep them away from a hot spot!) cut through the fence to gain access.

I go to a club, there, “Rho” (formerly Katmandu). When I arrive around 10:30 PM, this time of year, invariably I see a light coming from The Old Wharf,……….night anglers.

I always venture down there, & BS fishin’ with them.

Once, a guy had a nice channel,…………12 lbs. A week ago, one angler told me he had just released two 28” stripers.

No pit bulls, guns or knives,……just some guys fishin’,……..with music from the club providing a soundtrack.

I asked them, that since it is officially closed, did anyone ever hassle them?

“NJ F&W CO’s are cool,………they just check for our licenses. Mercer Co. Parks patrol, too,…. they sometimes kick us out.”

Good to know that it has gotten better. Ten or so years ago, it was rather sketchy. Would only go there with a group. Maybe the flood and subsequent closure had a positive effect.