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Guys and Gals,
It's almost that time of year where Chris Smith and the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife present there annual fisheries forum down in Batsto Village.
Many of the previously submitted 2012 WMA findings and avg. weights are presented to the public and discussed along with other issues potentially effecting us come 2013. I've gone the last couple of years and not only are the forums insightful but one gets to asks questions relating to specfic bodies of water.
Here's the info. for you to review:
The NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife will hold its next public forum to discuss freshwater fisheries culture, research, management and recreational angling in New Jersey on Saturday, February 23, at Batsto Village in Wharton State Forest in Burlington County. The forum will begin at 10:00 a.m.
Anglers are invited to share their views and recommendations for the future of freshwater fisheries research and management in New Jersey with Bureau of Freshwater Fisheries biologists. Preliminary results of the recently completed trout angler telephone and on-line surveys, as well as 2012 field sampling results, will be presented. Anglers are invited to ask questions and comment on any aspect of the division's fisheries management programs. By providing input, the public can help guide the development of all New Jersey's freshwater programs and the regulations which govern them.
Pre-registration is not required but is appreciated, and will help ensure that all attendees can be accommodated. Individuals can pre-register by calling 856-629-4950 or by sending an e-mail to
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Be sure to include name, address, phone number and the number of people attending.
Don't miss this exciting opportunity to shape the future of New Jersey's freshwater fisheries programs.
DIRECTIONS
Historic Batsto Village is located on Route 542 in Wharton State Forest, Washington Township, Burlington County. It is about 45 miles southeast of Philadelphia and approximately 25 miles northwest of Atlantic City. The nearest town is Hammonton, NJ 08037, which is about 8 miles to the west.
Directions via MapQuest.
Parkway Directions from South Jersey
Take the Garden State Parkway North to Exit #50 (New Gretna), exit to Route 9 North to a Citgo Gas Station. Turn left onto Route 542, continue for 12 miles; Batsto Village is on the right.
Parkway Directions from North Jersey
Take the Garden State Parkway South to Exit #52 (New Gretna). Turn right at stop sign onto E. Greenbush Road. Make left at next stop sign. Go over two small wooden bridges. Pilgrim Lake Campground will be on the right. Make left onto Leektown Road. Continue 2 miles to a stop sign. Stay straight on Leektown Road. Continue 3 miles to stop sign. Turn right onto Route 542 West. Stay on 542 for approximately 9 miles. Batsto Village is on the right.
From Trenton/Mt. Holly Area
Take Route 206 South to mile marker #3 and make a left onto Route 613. Continue on 613 and make left onto Route 693. Follow 693 until the road ends and make left onto Route 542; Batsto Village is on your left.
Hope to see you there,
BN06
Edited by BigNasty06 on 02/12/2013
BN06, President
NJ Fisheries management Activites Report in South Jersey by Chris Smith, Principal Fisheries Biologist....
Sat. Feb 23, 2013
10am-12pm
Batsto Village NJ
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Well before I get started, Chris gave another outstanding presentation on the inner and outer projects effecting NJ anglers and the like. While taking notes, I also took some snap shots of some of the slides that Chris presented. I wanted to convey and communicate the continued importance of the WMA reporting requirements and how some of the date is analyzed and improvements made to certain bodies of water.
Unfortunately, due to scheduleing conflict that came up at the last moment, I only was able to stay for Chris Smith discussion on Bass fishing. The other portion of the forum was based on Trout fishing. So with that said, I hope you enjoy the pics and cliff notes.
Alright...lets get it started.
There are many Management Activities that fish and Wildlife engage in. Hurricane Sandy took a bit dent out of the continuous efforts along with the lack of state funding and grants for some improvements previously discussed some months ago.
Managment activities include:
Bass Sampling via Seigning-
Parvin Lake had 57 Bass sampled...Largest going 6 plus lbs. Other bodies were:
Lake Audrey
Stewart Lake
Patriot Lake
Higbee Beach Pond
Glenn Lake
Grenloch
Heritage Park Pond
Mary Elmer
South Vineland
DareTown
----------------------------------- There were 10 Locations where Electrofishing was conducted:
Lake Audrey
Stewart LK
Davis Mill Pond
Cohansey River
Parvin LK
Grenloch LK
Cooper River Park
Maple LK
Bostwick LK
Salem Canal
It was noted that Lake Audrey (a once good Smallie SJ body of water) has now been predominated by Large Mouth Bass. Chris stated there has been a dramatic reduction in the Smallie Population. (See pics)
Alloway Lake is still a catch and release body of water and still holds a good number of Bass in the 15" range. Although open to the public to fish in 2012, Alloway's bass population is still getting better. (see pics)
-Still considered best crappie lake in South Jersey Union lake, Lake Lenape, and Alloway were rated High for there Black and White crappie fishing
All in All, even due to budget cuts, hurricane Sandy impacts, Fish and Wildlife along with Chris Smith has our best interests in mind. Some of the work he's been performing is not really covered by anyone department with the state of NJ. Because he is a Bass angler and loves the sport in which all of us partake in, he's really fantastic work.
Hope the slides are viewable and one can get the idea of how certain bodies of water are doing.
