Go to http://www.unitedwater.com/uwny/pdfs/UW_WatershedGuide.pdf

Or you can go to the HQ over in Harrington Park off Old Hook. Fishing is pretty good in the areas not pounded so try to walk little. However, certain areas are not fishable and of course that's where the best fishing is[up].

I have fished a county park in Westwood called Brookdale which is decent for bass. Ramapo is good as is the Saddle River. Also, Ringwood SP in Passaic County bordering Mahwah has lots of places.

 

Also, Ringwood SP in Passaic County bordering Mahwah has lots of places.

Yup, I used to hike miles up into that place and always come across smaller ponds and stuff that are very productive, and not highly pressured. It's worth a shot for sure.

 

Yes--the ponds up near the model airplane field have a lot of good sized bass. Other ponds are loaded with pickeral as well as bass. Fun place and you may even come across some good deer hunting spots along the way.

 

I've been fishing the Oradell Res on and off since I was a kid (30 years). I do it because it's VERY convenient to where I live but I don't consider the b [no swearing please] fishing to be very good. Bobm - interested to know about your experience up there and what you have found that makes it "pretty good" Got any special secret that works up there?

There are several parking areas and access gates located between Oradell, Woodcliff Lake and Lake Tappan (I think). In Oradell, I've found that the b [no swearing please] fishing picks up to "decent" in the fall but spring and summer are not good. Seem's like alot of people I see are fishing way out in the deeper water for catfish - so if that's what you are into that might be worth it.

There are big fish there but the place gets pounded continously. Some nice carp too. I don't seem to catch much. Been out 3 times this year and have one b [no swearing please] and one snapping turtle to my count. YMMV.

Other than what's been mentioned, I don't know too many other areas in Bergen except for some streams and rivers.

Been meaning to try those ponds in the brushwood area of Ringwood. I've mountain biked up there alot but never fished them. They used to allow you to get a special permit to drive the car up there for hunting and fishing. Need a 4wd though and I think it costs a few bucks.

 

I fish Whites Pond in Waldwick, mostly for trout but there are some good b [no swearing please] in there. The pond in Campgaw has some good b [no swearing please] in there also. I have heard the non-swimming pond in Darlington Park has some nice b [no swearing please] (large and smallies). Used to fish the Wild Duck Pond in Ridgewood for catfish. Try the Lily Pond in Franklin Lakes (but fish from the Oakland side, thats where the parking is). Nice b [no swearing please] in there. Plus I have some private holes in Franklin Lakes, that have nice bass, perch, crappie, pickerel.

 

I fish Whites Pond in Waldwick, mostly for trout but there are some good b [no swearing please] in there. The pond in Campgaw has some good b [no swearing please] in there also. I have heard the non-swimming pond in Darlington Park has some nice b [no swearing please] (large and smallies). Used to fish the Wild Duck Pond in Ridgewood for catfish. Try the Lily Pond in Franklin Lakes (but fish from the Oakland side, thats where the parking is). Nice b [no swearing please] in there. Plus I have some private holes in Franklin Lakes, that have nice bass, perch, crappie, pickerel.

campgaw is alright...i know darlington has alot of lunkers but never heard of smallies being caught there...wild duck pond has b [no swearing please] in it also..

 

There are several parking areas and access gates located between Oradell, Woodcliff Lake and Lake Tappan (I think). In Oradell, I've found that the b [no swearing please] fishing picks up to "decent" in the fall but spring and summer are not good. Seem's like alot of people I see are fishing way out in the deeper water for catfish - so if that's what you are into that might be worth it.

ive heard the exact opposite from people on njbassanglers.com...my friend fishes it and does well on senkos...

 

wild duck pond has b [no swearing please] in it also.

Never caught or seen one there. Unless they stocked it after they drained it a few years ago. Zabriskies in Wyckoff used to be good for b [no swearing please] and catfish also.

 

thier a lake it was a boy scout camp then our coucil sold it and the county baught it its run by a group called friends of glen gray its off 206 north of oakland great b [no swearing please] fishing and they have camping thier rent cabins hikeing trails

 

If you head up the Orange trail by Scarlet Oak lake at Ramapo, and turn right on the red/silver trail, that will take you to Bear Swamp lake.I've heard there are b [no swearing please] and perch in there....I plan on fishing it before the summer is over. I've never fished it.

 

I plan on fishing it before the summer is over

Let me know whenyou are going.

 

Let me know whenyou are going.

same here..maybe we could fish there...its quite a hike going in there...

Never caught or seen one there. Unless they stocked it after they drained it a few years ago. Zabriskies in Wyckoff used to be good for b [no swearing please] and catfish also.

my friend catches b [no swearing please] in there now...its listed as poor on the lakes list but theres b [no swearing please] in there...

thier a lake it was a boy scout camp then our coucil sold it and the county baught it its run by a group called friends of glen gray its off 206 north of oakland great b [no swearing please] fishing and they have camping thier rent cabins hikeing trails

sounds like bear swamp lake...

 

sounds like bear swamp lake

Different lake.

You can actually get up to Bear Swamp Lake via Rt 202. Just have to walk up the paved road through the gate. Plus there is a wild trout stream running along the road.

 

Thanks for the info guys!

BobM - I took a look at them maps. Do I have to walk through an actual gate to enter those areas? How are the entrances marked?

 

Hey folks! There are a few places I frequent in the area like Ramapo Lake, Scarlett Oak Lake (same area) and a place up in Oakland.

I was wondering if you guys were familiar with any more spots in Bergen? I hear that you can fish in the Oradell reservoir with a special permit you can aquire for $25 a year, but whenever I drive by (Harrington Park, Woodcliff Lake, Oradell, etc.) The entire area is fenced in! If I were to get this permit, where would I fish?

Do you guys know of any other lakes/ponds in Bergen to fish at? Thanks

Can you share what kind of lure you use to catch bass up there ?