New Jersey is implementing new fishing regulations at two reservoirs in the western corner of the state, in an effort by wildlife and environmental officials to balance fish populations and improve water quality.
The New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife said the changes affect fishing for bass and lake trout at both Merrill Creek Reservoir in Warren County and Round Valley Reservoir in Hunterdon County.
“… MCR HAS BIG BASS!” Merrill Creek announced on its website. Both that reservoir and Round Valley have been added to the Lunker Bass Lake regulation set, according to the state…