WE WORK SOFT PLASTIC BAITS, JIGS AND SWIM BAITS FOR SMALLMOUTH BASS AND TROUT

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LOCATION: Round Valley Reservoir, NJ

SMALLMOUTH BASS and TROUT FISHING TRIP

Air Temp: 64 degrees
Water Temp: 58.9 degrees
Weather: Light breeze from the East
Fish caught: Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout
Lures: no live bait was used, all fish were caught on artificial baits... tubes, jigs, swim baits and plastic worms.

All fish were caught at 12 ft depths in the Northern and South Western sections of the Reservoir along the dam walls.

Reaching depths of 180 feet (55 m), this 2,350 acre (8 km²) reservoir is best known for its pristine clear blue waters. Species of fish in the lake include bass, pickerel, catfish, american eel, yellow perch, brown trout, and rainbow trout.

Heavy overcast skies with intermittent rain is usuallythe best of conditions and we experienced a nice slow drift along the shorelines we fished. The reservoir's shoreline has dense foliage but it drops off rapidly to a rock and gravel strewn bottom with little vegetation.

The fish were caught with a 4" Plastic Worm, or 4" Tube bait, between 11:00 am and 2:00pm.

This reservoir is restricted for use by the Newark Water Authority. Permits for boats and fishing are required. Powered engines are allowed but 9.9 motors only. It also has one of the best boat ramps and parking facilities in New Jersey so don't worry about that concern when coming here.