[zinger4040]

I just moved to Eastampton and was wondering how the rancocas is for fishing. Ive fished the mouth of the creek where it flows into the Delaware, but Ive never fished the creek further upstream. Anyone had any luck here? Thanks all

 

[BassAssassin8]

Welcome to the barn bro :thumbsup:

I don't know much about it as a fishery, I've heard of catfish and stripers being up that way and there are a couple ramps on the creek to launch from. If you do a search on the site, I'm positive you'll come across some older threads about the Rancocas. I know we've discussed it before and not all that long ago.

 

[buzbaitjohn]

it is great fishing there for cats ,carp, perch ,bass and so on:thumbsup:

 

[JerseyBrian3]

Great fishing. Water is dirty so bait will always outfish lures IMO. If you fish by boat you had better know the water, go with somebody who does, or explore at low tide. Otherwise you'll be donating an outdrive to the many stumps. Awsome catfishing year round.

 

[mstelmac]

Up in the hainesport and lumberton area you can find some great spots for tidal LMB. Find the bends and areas where the bass can get out of the main flow. I have always had problems with tidal LMB but find the rancocas better than woodbury creek, big timber and the skuk.

 

[zinger4040]

Thanks for the info all, I truly appreciate it!

 

[rancocasrich]

I echo what the other Barners have said about the Ranny. I have also heard a lot abut herring on the Rancocas but haven't targeted them yet and would like to. I would also like to target carp because there has to be big carp in the Rancocas. I am also told that big stripers are near the bridges in the spring. I have caught plenty of stripers even on chicken livers but all have been under 20". There are catfish galore. There is fun to be had.

 

[Fishdog82]

Catfish!

:d

 

[HerringKing]

Catfish!

:d

Fishdog, what kind of catfish that? It seems to be dark for a channel cat

 

[stripeman 103]

Fishdog, what kind of catfish that? It seems to be dark for a channel cat

It does have some dark coloring but with a forked tail like that it has to be a channel.

 

[Harry53]

Many an afternoon has been spent fishing the Rancocas Creek. Fresh bait is the answer because of tea stained water. Cat fish galore some decent sized carp and LMB especially in areas with quiet water just off the current. 5 or 6 years ago my son tied into a tiger muskie there. It seems the state tried stocking them back then,not sure if that program still exists

 

[LilFisherman]

I grew up fishing the Lumberton branch of the rancocas. It has yielded many years of good fishing for me and i have caught many large fish, and different varietys. Ive had stripers to 30 inches in late may and early june. Tiger musky to 10lbs...catfish to 25lbs and...pike..largemouth..perch..even some herring. Best bait in the late spring is shinners. You will catch just about every predator fish in the rancocas using them. Ive switched over to mostly all salt now, So i dont know if it still produces like it used to..But Good luck this year.

 

[rancocasrich]

We Rancocas Barners should try to fish together in 2010. I know I would like to learn more about my local fishery, especially about stripers, shad and herring.

My biggest thrill came a few years ago. I had a bad day at work and went out with my super light spinning gear/ 2# line and a small Mepps bronze spinner, just as an attempt of "job stress busting". It was a high tide in October and I just wanted to cast for 30 minutes before going back inside.

Suddenly something grabbed that little Mepps and took off. I have often hooked big fish nearby that I never got to see because they just ran and snapped the line. It is totally disappointing not to get to see a big fish that breaks the line. The reel whirred as line went out. I was determined to see what the fish was. I loosened the drag and let it run.

I gradually tightened up a bit and after many minutes, the fish started to come in. A few more runs ensued but I started to win back line. The fish wasn't far away but I still couldn't see what it was. I knew it wasn't a catfish by the way it fought. I gained more line and the fish slowly came to the surface just about 10 feet from where I stood. It was a huge (tiger?) muskie.

I almost had to change my underwear! I realized it was too big to pull up onto the bank with the 2# line but was thrilled to just see it. I looked at the size of my foot (size 13 shoe!) and it was about the size of the fish's head. The muskie itself was about 4X the size of my foot with ferocious-looking teeth. I carefully tried to lift it onto the bank when it shook its head, broke the line and swam away.

Those kind of fish are in the Ranny!

 

[cheyenne76]

I've never had a day where i blanked on it.

great variety of fish depending on where you fish. you have bass, carp, cats, and crappies up by you.

 

[cheyenne76]

Yeah it would be nice to get together and talk shop.

 

[Clamboni]

I'd be up for fishing with some other local guys........Rich, I moved since you were at my house.......I can now see the creek from my kitchen.....not quite waterfront but it's really nice to look out the front window and see water.

 

[take one]

you have a great carp lake right down the road from you. put your time in on the creek and you wont be dissapointed. try for the muskie when you hear of the herring being in, those muskies are right on there tails. there are a couple of parks in the next town where you can get great access for bank fishing. dont overlook the park where the fish cant go any further (hint). ive caught some big catties with cut bait (herring and shad)

 

[amesl]

CJ, that is the puddles over at lightning Jacks, who are you kidding LMAO

Just playing my friend. I will be calling you soon to check out your diggs. One more show next week up in NY and I m free

 

[kev316]

i'd be in for a rancocas get together.i work in delanco.

 

[sjbassin]

im in with everything im hearing about this place i might have to start fishing it more.