ROUND VALLEY RESERVOIR FISHING - Catching a Limit!!
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
- My friend Mark and I fished the Round Valley Reservoir located in New Jersey. Round Valley is one the largest and deepest bodies of water in the state I fished this lake many times before and it can be pretty challenging especially when you are fishing from shore. However perseverance can pay off big here as you can have the chance at catching large trout out this body of water. I've never had an awesome day on this lake until this day. We lucked out in our location, bait, and presentation as we were rewarded with a healthy limit of rainbows.
The techniques we used were live minnows fished on slip floats and we fished Powerbait on the bottom using 6 lb flourocarbon on medium spinning gear. Don't need to get too technical when fishing from shore.
. The reservoir is home to a variety of game species and is the current home of the state record Lake Trout. The biggest attraction in the lake is the family of salmonids that call it home. The lake has Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout and is also stocked with Golden trout. If you live withing an hour of this body of water it is well worth your time. Be proactive and don't be afraid to move around until you find active using similar techniques. Tight Lines!
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what's your favorite way of catching trout from shore?
I hate to be that guy but for the education of others I feel as though I must comment. This lake and it’s conversation is close to my heart.
1. Separate stringers, for each limit. It’s the law. You basically incriminated yourself with this video. Are the rangers gonna watch it 5 years later and book you? Probably not but follow the law.
2. If there is a potential that a fish isn’t legal size please god don’t drag them over rocks in a net. Yea You kept the fish but if they weren’t legal size, you would have killed many of them.
As fisherman, your a conservationist first. Start practicing better methods so that we all can enjoy this lake for many years …
All very good points! You are right, thinking back we should've use separate stringers. I think me and my friend just got really excited as this the best day we've ever had there. As you know it can be tough at times and just hooking a couple of fish can be a very productive day, especially when every fish caught is a keeper.
As far as conservation goes, you're right! Every fish should be taken care as safely as possible, especially if it's not a keeper or decision to not keep the fish is made.
On that note it we'll stocked on a yearly basis so I think people will continue to enjoy the lake for years to come especially if the fish are handled as safely as possible.
Thanks!
No disrespect brother… awesome that you had a good day, it comes with experience. If every one of the anglers in nj saves just 1 or 2 fish a year, we will end up with a lot more fish in the waters
What would be your preferred rig in mid January for rainbows and browns in the valley? Line, bait, etc. Hopefully I’m not to late. Thank you very much
And also, do you think I gotta shot at getting one this time of year? Or is it too cold.
Yes you have plenty of time as long there isn't ice that prevents you from casting out. Honestly the same rigs I use the video work in the dead of winter as well. No need to do anything different. I caught one of my biggest trout from there in January and I know they're catching now. The only thing other thing I would recommend is to bring a setup to cast out lures to fan cast an area while you waiting for a bite on the bait. Also don't hesitate to move around, you can sit on an area all day if you want but if don't get a bite after about 40 mins I would pick everything up and move 50-100 yards and set up again.
How is the bass fishing from shore?
Not easy, don't really fish for bass from shore there. There are bass but it would be best to target from a boat. Pretty much shit fishes the shoreline fishes for the abundant trout there.
Guys, please send me drop pin where is the exact place withing 50 -100 feet. I was there yestoday, its took me 65 miles to drive one wayand i was on the grass in recreation park area. Couldnt catch anything. Please send me at least location on what bank it is. Thank uou so much
You went there too early, around this time you might have some luck at night. Otherwise it would be best to wait until November when the water temp gets colder and the trout start to come near shore. I don't fish for trout there until November and will continue through April/May. As far as spots go they can be caught near shore all around but Rangers Cove is a good area to start at! Hope that helps!
N E Fishing thanks a lot, man! Thouh i dont know where is Ranger Cove:) i will google. Thank you!!!!
@@pavlorodchenko2064 rangers cove is the area located to the right where you enter towards the swimming area. Head towards the swimming area, but got to the right and you will find another parking lot with a boat ramp. You can fish that whole area and don't be afraid to move around. Give one spot about 40 minutes to an hour, if you dont get any hits move at least about 50 feet to the right or left and keep that until you find fish. I like to focus on deeper water but the trout will come very close to shore during the cold months!
N E Fishing thanks so much for advice!!!
Great video. Looks like a perfect day to be out there getting some really nice trouts! RV is on my list to visit next year
Gills-N-Thrills I highly recommend it, I've been wanting to go there and jig up some lake trout from my Yak!
Nice catch! Even better with a fishing buddy, most of the time I end up not going anywhere because nobody to go with, not a big fan fishing by myself. Thanks for sharing!
Its definitely always more enjoyable fishing with a good friend, but I find going myself often as well. I'd rather go fishing by myself than not all, had some incredible times going by myself. Dont know what you could be missing out by not going! Hope you get out and some fishing soon!
N-E Fishing Thanks, and true...was waiting for ice to go to Westchester reservoirs, but this weather disappoints in that sense, will probably go try streams tomorrow in Harriman area, look for trout or chub.
@@VinnyiPluh sounds like a good plan, warmer weather is on horizon!
What kind of bait did you use? Thanks!
I caught one on a live shiner and the rest bit on Berkeley Powerbait in rainbow color!
Any tips on shore fishing at round valley? I'm planning a trip there on memorial day though from seeing your replies to other comments that might be too late for shore fishing. Also did you buy those shiners and if then from where?
oh also does it matter from where you fish from, like the far side, near parking lot, etc. because im planning to fish the side opposite the boat ramp (across the entire lake).
You should still have a chance at catching from shore around memorial, you might have to concentrate on early morning hours or late afternoon/evening hours. Def bring at least one rod rigged with spoons or small jerkbaits, you never know when some active trout could be around and it's worth making a couple of casts. There should be at least 2 tackle shops in the area that are still open and carry live shiners, one is called The Sporting Life and is about 10 mins away from the lake.
@@Daniel-nr1dh the boat ramp area is open 24 hours but the rest of park is closed a 1/2 hour before sunset so plan accordingly.
@@NEFishing thanks for the informative reply, and for my memorial day trip im gonna be camping there for 2 days (im basically going to be fishing the whole time). Would spinners be effective? My thinking is that they're too light and you can't really cast out that far.
@@Daniel-nr1dh spinners would be effective but take some that are a little heavier and bigger than what you throw for stock trout at a pond. Take a couple of spoons as well, they can cast pretty far.
Nice catches from the shore. How far did you cast the line?
Daniel Ku I would cast out as far as I could throw the 1/2 once weight, I do that to get the bait into the deeper water where it will rest in 15-25 feet of water. During the winter months the trout will come very close to shore, so I would cast one vait with a soft cast and the other far out at about 50-60 yards awa, this way you will fish different depths and increase your chances of finding fish. You'll know when you're in deep water since it will take a,while for the bait to hit bottom. The first fish caught in the video hit a live minnow about 20 ft from shore. Hope that helps!
Looking to fish either RV or Spruce Run in the next few weeks. Would love to join you as I've never been to either. Hit me up when possible. Tight Lines!
Unfortunately I primarily focus on Round Valley from November into April where the trout will come closer to shoreline, they can still be caught throughout the summer but you need a boat for trolling or drifting in the evening hours. Haven't fished Spruce Run in a couple of years, there's good fishing going on now especially in the evening hours, been focusing more on saltwater fishing lately.
@@NEFishing no worries. I would love to get into saltwater fishing. I used to take charters from Montauk for yellowfin. Haven't in years.
@@mattc2077 👍 blues are running pretty good right now and there are some real bruisers coming through. There are still bass around but gotta put time in for them, fluke fishing just started but it's off to a slow start. Sea bass are on fire in the wrecks and reefs right now
Is now a good time to fish of shore in round valley
Or it’s to late
Right now is good l, recently stocked it with many trout from 14 inches to big 21 inch breeders! Go out and enjoy some fishing! I usually focus on fishing Round valley from late October through end of April!
Been a few years since I've been there where does one get live bait around the area I know a lot has changed thank you
crash some there are two bait shops in the area where you can get bait. I know one is called Round Valley Bait & Tackle. If I find the name of the other I post it on a separate reply. Thank you for your comment!
The other on is called The Sporting Life, LLC. It is located in Whitehouse Station
I have been to RV many times but I don’t know exactly what spots are best to catch trout from the shore. What part of the lake were you at?
I have always done well around Rangers Cove, that whole shoreline can be productive throughout the cooler months.
I’m going today do you think that it’s to early to catch trout at this time of the year
@@nikmar1338 I prefer to wait to wait until November to start trying but we've had a lot of cool weather the last 2 weeks which might bring the trout in close to shore. Give it a shot, after all you won't catch any if you stay at home. Let me know how you do, hope you get some bites!
Thanks for the tips. We didn’t catch any and it started to rain heavily but I will have to try another time
@@nikmar1338 yea its pouring out there, at least you tried! Better luck next time!
never caught a trout but I believe I'm going to this year and try a fly too ..
Dwayne Mcguire they are fun to catch, the bigger ones can give you a great fight and they're good eating too!
Right I'm hoping that i get to catch them this year ,,couple places up North of me 👍🎣
Hey man is this spot moving left from the rangers cove??
Moving right!
How far down the shoreline did u go I'm thinking of going tmmr but I've never caught a trout
Jabrego you don't have to go far, look for deep water. I've never fished round valley in the middle if summer, only fall through early spring. I would still focus on deep water, try bringing two rods with you and experiment with different distances from shore, you'll know when you find deep water when it takes a couple of seconds for the weight to hit bottom. Don't be afraid to move around a bit and I would focus on the morning hours and late afternoon. Good luck, hope you get something! tight lines!
Was this today? wanted to get out but wasnt sure if the shore lines were iced up.
Zach Wieller unfortunate this was filmed a couple of weeks ago, I just got around to editing and posting the video. I doubt it's frozen over yet, I would go and check it out. You're not going to catch anything at all unless you put yourself out there, if anything I would call up the bait shop that is 5 mins from the lake and ask them, they would know first hand!
Cool video man just subbed to the channel. I've only been there once and when I went I was right off to your left in that cove. The weather had about 18ft. Of ice from the shore but we fished and got 5 RT all keepers on red balls. Keep up the good videos.
marcus larwa thank you appreciate the sub and comment. glad you got some, love hitting this lake during the cooler months!
what time is best to fish at round valley?
Glowing Rider gaming right now is a good time, just got to be aware of any trout tournaments going on. they just stocked the lake with more trout so there is opportunity for good fishing. it can get a bit crowded in the spring, which is why I prefer to fish it throughout winter provided there is open water. This video was filmed in Dec.
Hey man nice video. Let me know if you want to meet up and fish together there at some point. I plan on heading that way next week. Tight lines.
JPOutdoors I hit up Round Valley a couple of times a year. Let me know and if we can we'll meet up! It will be a little tough for me for a couple of months as I have fatherly duties that take up priority but I'll try to get back out asap!
Will do!
I hate BOGUS GRIPS on trout !!
Andy Still I don't use the boga grips often, usually when dealing with Pike or bluefish. I tend not to use them on trout but we were going to keep these for dinner so I used them make handling them easier for me! thanks for the comment!
What bait did you used?
Berkeley Powerbait on 6 lb 3ft leadertied to a swivel with a 1/2 once egg sinker!
Hi, man, when do you think it is better to go there for fishing like in the end of February or wait and go in March?
Jack Vermont go as soon as you can, the fishing is very good from shore from November through April. Get out there as soon as you can, I was out there a couple of weeks ago for a couple of hours in 28° weather, had several hits and hooked a keeper rainbow. Don't be afraid to move around and dress comfortably for the weather. It's Open all year long so you can fish there during the closed stocking days. Get out there and get some!
Oh, thanks a lot, I wanna try as soon as possible! And subscription from my side)
Jack Vermont thank you, I appreciate all the support. Now get out there and catch yourself some fish and enjoy yourself. I like to set up up one or two rods with bait and I keep another ready with a spoon or jerkbait and always make some some casts, there is always a chance of fish cruising by and they will react to the lure faster than the bait. Let me know how you do, good luck!
Great video 👍🏻
exelente pesca .espero pronto poder ir a este lago.
Sergio Clemente es un lago exelente, uno no tiene que ir de pesca para disfrutarlo. Es in parque Grande con muchas areas para caminar, hacer un asado de carne, y tienen area para nadar.