Tom P.

Southern New Jersey is loaded, packed and otherwise full of lakes, ponds and creeks that play host to the ubiquitous bluegill

Resist the urge. Look, leave alone, and move on.

For the second springtime in a row, the NJ Bureau of Freshwater Fisheries re-vamped its spring stocking schedule in order to minimize angler crowding as well as any risks to personnel.

The Delaware Bay black drum (aka “Boomer” bite is beginning to roll and should bust
wide open after the rough and tumble Wednesday weather and its residual after effects.

The question is how long they’ll stick around or, just as importantly, how many more will arrive.

You have two more days, counting today, to get in on the torrid bite and the four fish possession limit.

Box turtles are sure signs that spring has finally arrived.

Numbers are especially strong in the southern tier counties.

And crabbing, for that matter.

Sure, we’ve sighted a few in late March, these being garters and a lone northern pine snake, but suffice to say they are now in full season mode.