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The Autumnal Aura - October First, 2023

Fall fishing will be at its finest this week. Get out there! The leaves are still hanging on, the reflections of foliage are...

Week of September 24th - It’s Autumn!

The first day of Fall was yesterday, September 23rd. That means we are two weeks away from the Fall stocking (happening October 10 -...

Week of September 17th - Fall fishing is here!

Well - the weather is with us. We had a hot spell, but as of today the weather is ideal for Fall fishing in the great Garden State. The...

Fishing Report: Week of September 3rd - A Labor Day on the cusp…

The summer vacation for kids and teachers is over. Families are enjoying one last hurrah at the beach or pool as we enjoy a beautiful...

Fishing Report: Week of August 27 - Drifting Through Summer (forgive a meandering report)

Our rivers are not suitable for drift boats. The unique design developed in Oregon in the early 1900’s quickly became iconic vessels...

Fishing Report: August 18th - Windows open at night

Early rising anglers know immediately if it has been cool enough overnight for a quick predawn session. If your windows are open at...

Week of June 25th - Game OFF! For Catch and Release of Trout

Anglers across New Jersey fishing the NJ Big Three: SBR, Musky, and Pequest Rivers, have enjoyed a spectacular spring and early summer....

Fishing Report: Week of June 11th - Warm Water Poppers and Hoppers

Thanks to Kayla Gordon for this week's cover photo of a beautiful brown trout caught a few weeks ago! Wouldn’t ya know it. No rain and...

Fishing Report: Week of June 4th - Low Flow & High Temps

Well, the good times must end eventually. The bugs and the fish will remain to tease and entice, but if you are a practitioner of Catch...

Fishing Report: Week of May 28 - The fish have something to say about it...

If you know, you know. The bugs, and in particular the Sulphurs, had something of a resurgence this year. Check out recent videos from...