Collin's Cove Ice Fishing?

[striperaholic]

Does anybody know if the ice is getting close to thick enough for a ice fishing run at Collin's Cove?
Thanks

[Capt Lew]

Haven't fished there in years, but it was always a great way to spend a winter day. :D With this second cold front coming in, it should be getting safe.

[NIGHTSTRIKES]

Some ice is starting to build on the Mullica Rv.
But Not Safe Yet at Collins Cove..
I did get a report from a SodBank Fishermen Fishing there the other day.Using Live Grass
Shrimp he had over 40 White Perch and 12 Big Ones.
He also hooked and released a couple of small stripers...

[flukerat]

where is collins cove? if you don't mind giving spots?

[phish4fun]

PER SCOTTS BAIT THIN LAYER OF ICE AS OF 1-20-05
NOT NEAR ENOUGH TO WLK ON

[NIGHTSTRIKES]

Originally posted by flukerat:
where is collins cove? if you don't mind giving spots? Exit 50 Off The Garden State Pwy,Port Republic
Mullica River....

[captadamnj]

The cove is not even close to being frozen over. There is ice extending out maybe 12' - 15' foot from the banks, but that is it. This report is valid as of 9 AM this morning when I drove by. With a prediction of 40's for later this week and the days already getting longer, we're gonna need one heck of a cold spell for her to freeze this year.

[JP Canning]

It's not that I don't want the cove to freeze,but.

Come on SPRING...

[captadamnj]

The exit is 48, not 50. Here is all the info you need complete with map from Scott's Bait & Tackle, The Barn PennParts.com advertiser...
http://www.scottsbt.com/mapchart/collins.htm

[Mike Grabbe]

Originally posted by Capt Lew:
always a great way to spend a winter day. in, Come on Lew, that's what bars are for :D

[striperaholic]

thanks guys for the info I went out there tonight and it is froze all the way across and snow and rain mixed on top of the ice. Not a good combo for good solid ice. Anybody know what there doing to that road?

[MrBassBarn]

No need for roads in port republic, like it just the way it is.

[striperaholic]

they have equipment in there wideing the road and makeing all the way along the parkway.

[NIGHTSTRIKES]

Originally posted by striperaholic:
they have equipment in there wideing the road and makeing all the way along the parkway. They are putting in those High Tower Electrical
Lines Along The Parkway....

[clamchucker]

Saw a handfull out there today :rolleyes: (very close to sods). Woulden't chance it IMHO. Check with Scottsbt for the SURE of it.

[eelball]

i counted 5 out on it today.

[striperaholic]

Went out yesterday. caught 30 perch in about 45 minutes.There was a small blitz at the top of the tide. can't go today unless I can find a babysitter(bummer). I had my twin 4 yr olds and they had a blast. Plenty of ice out there.

[NIGHTSTRIKES]

Thanks For The Report Striperaholic,,
I was passing by there yesterday just before
sunset and saw a bunch of guys on the ICE,I
figured something was up....

[Art P]

Traveling up Parkway Saturday afternoon 1/28. As we crossed the Mullica looked like about 15-20 ice fishermen in Collins Cove. Also - a friend reported from Patcong Creek last week - good perch fishing!

[NIGHTSTRIKES]

Art P,
Welcome to the BassBarn.Com,
Glad To Have You Aboard.....

Thanks For The Report.....

[rockdoc]

Art P---
Where can one access or fish Patcong creek? Is the best fishing from a boat, or are there good land fishing spots???? Thanks----Mike

[NIGHTSTRIKES]

Originally posted by rockdoc:
Art P---
Where can one access or fish Patcong creek? Is the best fishing from a boat, or are there good land fishing spots???? Thanks----Mike Mike, YOU GOT MAIL>>>>>

[rockdoc]

Thanks Steve--- you got mail too!---Mike

[West Ave Mike]

Ditto to what Rockdoc said, any info on Patcong creek would be appreciated. It's so close, but I've never tried it. I'd gladly swap a spot or two on the Egg Harbor River, but most of you guys probably know them already anyway.

[Baywader]

What is the prefered bait for white perch. I've heard grass shrimp & small minnows are good. Is there any place closer than Scotts Bait & Tackle that has live bait at this time if I wanted to fish Patcong Creek?

[NIGHTSTRIKES]

Originally posted by Baywader:
What is the prefered bait for white perch. I've heard grass shrimp & small minnows are good. Is there any place closer than Scotts Bait & Tackle that has live bait at this time if I wanted to fish Patcong Creek? BayWader,
Welcome to the BassBarn.Com,
Glad To Have You Aboard..........

I don't believe anybody around the SP/OC area
has them,most shops are closed.You might want
to check over at Fin-Atics in OC..
Another Place To Check Would Be
Absecon Bay Sportsman Center...

[striperaholic]

No shrimp at fin attics.