Lake Wawayanda Kayak and Canoe Trip - August 29, 2015
Location: Wawayanda State Park, Hewitt, NJ
Date: August 29th 2015
Trip Coordinator: Chris Henrickson (email: c.henrickson@icloud.com, cell: 347-581-6361)
To Attend this trip: Email or call trip coordinator ASAP.
Body of Water: Wawayanda Lake (Map: Wawayanda State Park; Map: Wawayanda Lake)
Meeting Location: Wawayanda Lake Boat Ramp (within the state park and accessed via Iron Mountain Road)
Meeting Up Time: 8:00 AM. Wawayanda State Park fills up rapidly during the summer months and the park closes if too may people arrive. Please arrive promptly at 8:00AM.
State Park Fee: Wawayanda State Park charges an admission of +/-$10.00 per automobile for NJ state residents (more for non-NJ residents). Carpooling is recommended.
Quarry: Trout, Landlocked Salmon, Yellow Perch, Largemouth Bass, Pickerel, Catfish, Sunfish, Black and White crappies and Bowfin.
Body of Water Access: Kayaks, canoes and other small boats are recommended. A boat rental facility and launching ramp are located near the beach and picnic areas. Canoes, rowboats (with or without electric motors) and paddleboats may be rented at Wawayanda Lake. Gasoline motors are not permitted. Wading and fishing from shore is very limited and not recommended.
Degree of Difficulty: Sunfish angling is not challenging. Other species will likely be more difficult.
Suggested Equipment: Fly rod size / weight depends on your anticipated style of fly fishing. A 5-6 weight rod with a floating line should cast floating bass bugs and flies without much trouble in the shallows. A sinking fly line is recommended if you intend to troll deeper sections of the lake with streamers.
State / Local Requirements: NJ fishing license and Trout Stamp.
Recommended Fly Patterns: Bass bugs / top water poppers in various sizes. Wooly Bugger, Muddlers, Clouser Minnows and other streamers.
Nearby Fly Shops: Ramsey Outdoor Store, 835 NJ-17 Ramsey, NJ 07446 (https://ramseyoutdoor.com), Telephone – 800-699-5874
Accommodations: Not applicable. This is a day trip.
Meals: Everyone is on their own. Bring your own bagged lunch. Coffee and doughnuts may be provided for breakfast.
Miscellaneous Information:
Date: August 29th 2015
Trip Coordinator: Chris Henrickson (email: c.henrickson@icloud.com, cell: 347-581-6361)
To Attend this trip: Email or call trip coordinator ASAP.
Body of Water: Wawayanda Lake (Map: Wawayanda State Park; Map: Wawayanda Lake)
Meeting Location: Wawayanda Lake Boat Ramp (within the state park and accessed via Iron Mountain Road)
Meeting Up Time: 8:00 AM. Wawayanda State Park fills up rapidly during the summer months and the park closes if too may people arrive. Please arrive promptly at 8:00AM.
State Park Fee: Wawayanda State Park charges an admission of +/-$10.00 per automobile for NJ state residents (more for non-NJ residents). Carpooling is recommended.
Quarry: Trout, Landlocked Salmon, Yellow Perch, Largemouth Bass, Pickerel, Catfish, Sunfish, Black and White crappies and Bowfin.
Body of Water Access: Kayaks, canoes and other small boats are recommended. A boat rental facility and launching ramp are located near the beach and picnic areas. Canoes, rowboats (with or without electric motors) and paddleboats may be rented at Wawayanda Lake. Gasoline motors are not permitted. Wading and fishing from shore is very limited and not recommended.
Degree of Difficulty: Sunfish angling is not challenging. Other species will likely be more difficult.
Suggested Equipment: Fly rod size / weight depends on your anticipated style of fly fishing. A 5-6 weight rod with a floating line should cast floating bass bugs and flies without much trouble in the shallows. A sinking fly line is recommended if you intend to troll deeper sections of the lake with streamers.
State / Local Requirements: NJ fishing license and Trout Stamp.
Recommended Fly Patterns: Bass bugs / top water poppers in various sizes. Wooly Bugger, Muddlers, Clouser Minnows and other streamers.
Nearby Fly Shops: Ramsey Outdoor Store, 835 NJ-17 Ramsey, NJ 07446 (https://ramseyoutdoor.com), Telephone – 800-699-5874
Accommodations: Not applicable. This is a day trip.
Meals: Everyone is on their own. Bring your own bagged lunch. Coffee and doughnuts may be provided for breakfast.
Miscellaneous Information:
- Please be advised that weather conditions affect not only fishing quality but water quality as well. If projected weather conditions deteriorate prior to the trip the trip coordinator may send out an email cancelling the trip. Please check your email.
- Insects such as mosquitoes and ticks can be problematic in the area we will be visiting. Strong insect repellent may be necessary.
- Boaters are typically exposed to large amounts of sun while fishing in August. It is highly recommended to bring sunblock, sunglasses, a hat and a ample supply of drinking water.
- NJ Boating Rules & Regulations pertain to Wawayanda Lake at all times. Each person must have on a wearable Coast Guard approved Personal Flotation Device. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited. Swimming from boats is prohibited.
- Raingear is also recommended.
- Milfoil and other aquatic invasive species have been documented in Wawayanda Lake. Please inspect / disinfect your boat and gear prior to fishing in another body of water.
- Please practice catch and release.
