pompton lake

[steverom]

I have heard alot of good things about this lake and was going to try it on sunday. Just wondering if anyone on here has fished there and how it is.I see that i can i bring my boat on it ,so that is good news, any intel on it? Just trying to find a place where i can keep my boys interested in fishing!!

[Skunk City]

Originally Posted by steverom

I have heard alot of good things about this lake and was going to try it on sunday. Just wondering if anyone on here has fished there and how it is.I see that i can i bring my boat on it ,so that is good news, any intel on it? Just trying to find a place where i can keep my boys interested in fishing!!

One of my favorite bass lakes and awesome panfishing early in the season. Best EARLY in the morning then dies down hard after 10:30-11am. Fish any of the structure (theres alot) and weed beds. I've caught fish pretty much everywhere in that lake, so I cant really say any area is best. The state stocks Pike in there as well, but I've never landed one there myself. Been sawed off a few times while bass fishing though. Lots of nice sized yellow perch and crappie there also. Good luck and definetly post back with results (aka pictures of slob bass ).

[steverom]

thank you!!
i was going to try live bait over there, my boys like using shinners and herring, do you think that is a good choice

[Skunk City]

Originally Posted by steverom

thank you!!
i was going to try live bait over there, my boys like using shinners and herring, do you think that is a good choice

The bigger the better. Use a leader and you may find a Pike. The state record came out of there a few years back. Was 46" and 31lbs I believe. Lots of pickerel there too. Pick up a few slip bobbers and adjust them to keep the shiners/herring out of the weeds.

[joeya78]

loaded with fish. I like to the right of the north ramp. but in the canal there is some great structure. I caught a bunch of pike through the ice...there is a photo called the pompton monster in the archives, but I cant find it.

[steverom]

I have never fished there before so this lake is new to me and i thank you guys for your help!!! I just want to keep the poles bending all morning to show my boys some fun!!! I am just looking for steady action as i teach them catch and release all fish!!! And by the way i forgot to ask you guys,where is the boat ramp and is it open 24/7
thanx

[Skunk City]

Originally Posted by steverom

I have never fished there before so this lake is new to me and i thank you guys for your help!!! I just want to keep the poles bending all morning to show my boys some fun!!! I am just looking for steady action as i teach them catch and release all fish!!! And by the way i forgot to ask you guys,where is the boat ramp and is it open 24/7
thanx

Lakeside Drive in Pompton Lakes...open 24/7. Good boat ramp, just usually covered in Goose droppings .