03-28-2010, 02:51 AM
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Locations:
In Hudson County, you can go to West Hudson County Park Pond in Harrison at the West Hudson County Park. Take I-80 East to I-280 East exit onto Cleveland Avenue. At end of exit ramps, make a left onto Cleveland Ave. Make a left on N.4th St. Go one block and make a right onto Hamilton St. Follow to Schugler Ave and make a left. Park entrance past RR Tracks on left.
Or you could go to Woodcliff Lake in North Bergen at the James J. Braddock Park. Take Rt. 1 & 9 North, make a right on 79th St. Enter at 79th St. where it crosses Bergenline Ave. lake straight ahead after entering park.
Make sure to purchase a license with a "trout stamp" for yourself and for your son if he is older than 16.
There are other locations listed here: http://www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/accesscnty.htm
Tackle:
Spinning reel and rod. 4 to 6 lb test is more than plenty. Use size 6 to 12 hooks.
Bait:
Nightcrawlers. Powerbait or Gulp trout dough. Spinners. Spoons.
When:
Saturday April 10th, opening day, can be a nightmare. It might be better to go with a kid a week or two later after a stocking day during the week: http://www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/trt_alloc..._dates.htm
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Locations:
In Hudson County, you can go to West Hudson County Park Pond in Harrison at the West Hudson County Park. Take I-80 East to I-280 East exit onto Cleveland Avenue. At end of exit ramps, make a left onto Cleveland Ave. Make a left on N.4th St. Go one block and make a right onto Hamilton St. Follow to Schugler Ave and make a left. Park entrance past RR Tracks on left.
Or you could go to Woodcliff Lake in North Bergen at the James J. Braddock Park. Take Rt. 1 & 9 North, make a right on 79th St. Enter at 79th St. where it crosses Bergenline Ave. lake straight ahead after entering park.
Make sure to purchase a license with a "trout stamp" for yourself and for your son if he is older than 16.
There are other locations listed here: http://www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/accesscnty.htm
Tackle:
Spinning reel and rod. 4 to 6 lb test is more than plenty. Use size 6 to 12 hooks.
Bait:
Nightcrawlers. Powerbait or Gulp trout dough. Spinners. Spoons.
When:
Saturday April 10th, opening day, can be a nightmare. It might be better to go with a kid a week or two later after a stocking day during the week: http://www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/trt_alloc..._dates.htm
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