Merill creek new hours??

[Wilson]

I'm betting that the residents of the area complained about the added traffic, noise and garbage. Anybody that has fished there at o dark thirty and was waiting in line for the gate to open knows what I mean.
Since and during the covid19 outbreak many public and not so public spaces have been regulated more, closed or posted. The Raritan River was the scene of several pop up parties and as a result the parking areas where closed.
Anyone remember this fiasco?

https://youtu.be/Ocs-_zGUhbk

Sooner or later social media ruins everything.
Keep posting those brag pictures with the location of the catch and see what happens to your spot.

The state should take Merrill off their stocking schedule. Do you think they will

[AndyS]

The state should take Merrill off their stocking schedule. Do you think they will

I'm still trying to figure out why Newark Watershed gets stocked. Rules have been in place there for a very long time, yet no one seems to complain, why is that ?

[NJSquatch]

Originally Posted by DanH

Security reasons ???? I was there today and saw two different groups of Police Officers on foot walking around the reservoir . Maybe it was just an exercise but I haven't seen this before . Anybody ever see this there ?

Like in the parking lots or out on the damns?

[Mikey topaz]

Just another bad thing that the sportsman loose out on in this state.
Many other places in this state having the similar problems with limited access or roads shut down just when the hunting/fishing seasons are in prime time.

Just hope this isn’t the start of things and they start looking to do this elsewhere also.

[acabtp]

Originally Posted by Merrill Creek Reservoir

Since 1989, Merrill Creek Reservoir (MCR) has granted access to the public to enjoy its tranquil setting, natural environment, and limited low impact recreational activities. In an effort to enhance our overall site safety and security measures, MCR will implement new public recreation times, which go into effect on May 1, 2023.

• Gates Open at 7:00 AM year-round
• Gates Close at 5:30 PM from March 1 to October 31
• Gates Close at 4:30 PM from November 1 to Feb 28

The entire MCR property, including hiking trails and boat ramp, will be closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Please park in designated parking areas only, as there is no parking permitted anywhere else at MCR, including roadside parking. Parking along roadsides and other areas at MCR is for authorized vehicles only.

MCR is a privately owned property, please help us to keep MCR safe and secure for all to enjoy by strictly following our new property visitation hours. Thank you.
Merrill Creek Reservoir

"safety and security measures" huh? 🙄 yeah... sure... ok. they've been using that once since 9/11. you ever hear of anyone messing with a lake? yeah, me neither

i understand it's private property so if they chose to put really crappy hours like 7-4:30 or 5:30 that's their choice, but I wonder if this kind of half-access (less than half actually, since it will be closed more hours than open) is maybe the worst outcome for fishermen and DFW resources? the state will keep wasting fish there, where if they just closed it all the way, the state would discontinue stocking and free those resources for use elsewhere.

[muskynut]

Hope everyone is well...... Greenwood today....YOUR LAKE TOMORROW!

I would suggest you do the following:

Next Fish and Game Council Meeting is Tuesday April 11 (every 2nd Tues of month)

You can call in 1 312 757 3121 Access Code 848-342-077
You can click on link to meeting/zoom
You can attend: Central Region Office
One Eldrige Road
Robbinsville, NJ 08691

Link to meeting is found on NJ Fish and Wildlife website under "Fish and Game Council Schedule" Frank Virgillio is the chair

You can also reach out to Lisa Barno, Assistant Director of NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife.

Know everyone is agitated, up in arms, but in these meetings please be respectful.....these guys will do everthing in their power to try to rectify the issue if it can be ratified. MC being owned by private utility/power company....not sure what can be done.....even though lake is STOCKED BY THE STATE.

Attend any way you can....let your concerns be known....another access issue rears its ugly head. Opportune time to fish eliminated.....

See what the deal is find out the facts... see what they can do for you.

Maybe something can be worked out with authority on behalf of the fishermen?

Good luck....start there....

[DanH]

Originally Posted by NJSquatch

Like in the parking lots or out on the damns?

They were actually walking around the reservoir in a group of six or seven .

[Chrisper4694]

Originally Posted by muskynut

Hope everyone is well...... Greenwood today....YOUR LAKE TOMORROW!

I would suggest you do the following:

Next Fish and Game Council Meeting is Tuesday April 11 (every 2nd Tues of month)

You can call in 1 312 757 3121 Access Code 848-342-077
You can click on link to meeting/zoom
You can attend: Central Region Office
One Eldrige Road
Robbinsville, NJ 08691

Link to meeting is found on NJ Fish and Wildlife website under "Fish and Game Council Schedule" Frank Virgillio is the chair

You can also reach out to Lisa Barno, Assistant Director of NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife.

Know everyone is agitated, up in arms, but in these meetings please be respectful.....these guys will do everthing in their power to try to rectify the issue if it can be ratified. MC being owned by private utility/power company....not sure what can be done.....even though lake is STOCKED BY THE STATE.

Attend any way you can....let your concerns be known....another access issue rears its ugly head. Opportune time to fish eliminated.....

See what the deal is find out the facts... see what they can do for you.

Maybe something can be worked out with authority on behalf of the fishermen?

Good luck....start there....

Thanks dave... been trying to warn people every instane of this crap is a slippery slope. Every inch we give up is actually a mile in reality.

We are trying yo get the details of the agreement that
Allowed them to built the reservoir in the first place

[AndyS]

Maybe go after the Newark Watersheds also while you are at it.

[NJSquatch]

https://www.tapinto.net/towns/philli...k-announcement