Anyone been to Newark Watershed Res's???

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can't wait to get out there, anything open up?

[FASTEDDIE29]

I wish I wouldve noticed your message sooner. Echo, where you get the permit opens up first, great Musky fishery. All the other resevoirs are phenomonal. Gotta get in there and do some fishin, Ive been goin there for 10 years, musky, smallies, largemouths, walleye, trout, slab crappie, perch, you name it, its in 1 of those bodies of water!!! Great fishery, low pressure, Its like fishin a private pocono lake in Pa.....

do you guys shore fish from the res's or are you mostly fishing from boat? just asking because i do mostly shore fishing and was wondering if it was worth getting a permit. im sick of fishing my local ponds/lakes

[AndyS]

I read mixed reviews about Newark watershed lakes. Seems like any givin' day there is some sort of bass tournament going on, no parking. NO this, NO that, not before sunrise, not after sunset, no boats, yes boats, no parking, get a permit, and so on. Only going by what I have read, I guess I need someone to take me by the hand and show me around... Eddie !!

[FASTEDDIE29]

All bodies of water electric motors only, fishing time from half hour before sunrise to half hour after sunset. Row boats are permitted but must be at least 10 ft in length. Limited amount of boats is permitted on each res per day. Its best to call ahead to make a reservation to launch a boat just in case there is a tourney. Another thing, Ive never seen so many bear in my life since Ive been fishing there.


I will never post a report from there, Its a special kinda place, very dynamic and takes time to get in a groove

[FASTEDDIE29]

Two more things stay away from the bear caverns on certain ress' and wear boots, RATTLESNAKES, are not very friendly!

thanks for the info. makes me not want to fish from land lol but i think im gonna go ahead and try anyway