Greenwood Lake

[projoe]

i never fished Greenwood Lake so i was wondering if anyone could help me out here. Can anyone tell me where there is a public access point? I also have another question, if you have a New Jersey license can ylou fish the New York side? I dont know how this works, if anyone could help me out with these questions it would be much appreciated.

[quailman2]

you can fish with a new york or new jersey license. as far as parking thats a little tough!

[Ski Hunter]

The only public access I know of in NJ is right at the dam (which isn't always a good option due to flowing water going to the dam) and off Brown Point I believe it is...the serious lack of access on that lake is the reason I never fished it much through the ice and the marinas charging $20 or more to launch kept me off it on the boat 

[Breenmachine]

Theres a state park with plenty of parking right before the turn to get to all the marinas I believe its about a mile and half past greenwood lake tackle and paintball on the right.

[Steelhead71]

Browns Point I believe is one of the access points on the Jersey side. Its a park and can accommodate a good amount of parking. As for the ice over there Im not sure

[ecsteelheader]

Anybody know how thick the ice is on Greenwood??

[Breenmachine]

Couldnt tell you how thick it was but i went past today and there were people out fishing.I went to waywayanda which had 9 inches so im sure the ice is safe.Im probably gonna hit greenwood on friday so ill put a post up.

[antihero429]

Would you be able to park on the NY side and fish with your NJ license?  I'm just wondering if the access point matters.

[pooley]

you have to follow the regulations for the state you're licensed in. that is the only thing you have to worry about. fish where you like, and access where you can.

[FishinHardWater]

you have to follow the regulations for the state you're licensed in.

if you have NJ and NY licenses, does that mean you can have as much
baitfish as you want without 10 day receipt(no rules in nj), and fish with 5 tipups and 2 handhelds? (Newyork rule)

[Ski Hunter]

if you have NJ and NY licenses, does that mean you can have as much
baitfish as you want without 10 day receipt(no rules in nj), and fish with 5 tipups and 2 handhelds? (Newyork rule)

I know if you are on the NY side you need a receipt but on the NJ side you dont    I'm pretty sure its only 5 lines total but its been a few years since I fished it

[pooley]

I know if you are on the NY side you need a receipt but on the NJ side you dont    I'm pretty sure its only 5 lines total but its been a few years since I fished it

if you hold a new jersey license, you just have to follow their bait rules, and regulations. the boundary is non-existent when fishing greenwood.

[Ski Hunter]

if you hold a new jersey license, you just have to follow their bait rules, and regulations. the boundary is non-existent when fishing greenwood.

My buddies accessed from NY last year with NJ licenses and were written tickets for not having a reciept. Maybe just a DEC in a bad mood??

[GiantSquid]

What kind of receipt are you talking about - for the bait?  shiners?

[Steelhead71]

NY requires you to purchase certified bait (baitfish)from NY bait shops.

[mtbusch]

NY requires you to purchase certified bait (baitfish)from NY bait shops.

huh!  makes you wonder what the risks are for handing out bait receipt tickets anywhere!!!! who's to say what it could instigate? Arbitrarily, it is disturbing to think one day these stupid little pins and needle laws are more likely to provoke what they say they are trying to avoid! ..  think about it !!   jmho..

[fishgalore]

Gents,

I'd like to point out some facts found in the '09-10 NY Freshwater fishing guide. The reason for the bait fish receipt rule can be found in an article beginning on p 22.

"What is not understood is that a fish population in a pond, lake or stream is a part of a stable community that has evolved over many years. Add a foreign fish to this community and the entire system can thrown our of balance. Species such as brook trout that have evolved with few, if any, competitive fish species and rarely feed on fish, can be eliminated from a pond if baitfish or other non-native species are introduced. Baitfish such as alewife can also directly impact a fishery by feeding on the young of desirable fish species such as walleye. ...................... .. Baitfish can also harm native fish communities by spreading disease. To address this problem, DEC has established new regulations controlling the use of baitfish."

"Wherever ice fishing is permitted, no more than two hand lines and 5 tip-ups may be used, except as noted in BORDER WATERS, LAKE CHAMPLAIN or SPECIAL REGULATIONS BY COUNTY." P 18

P 13 License requirements for Border Waters-
Does a NY State fishing license entitle holder to fish the out-of-state portion of water listed below?

......... Greenwood Lake*            Yes                 *footnote- NYS permits fishing OOS portion from boat or ice only.

There doesn't seem to be any detail about the baitfish receipt concerning NJ residents but I would surmise that if you are on the NY side then NY rules apply so if you don't have a receipt then you probably can be legally liable for a summons since they have it in their rules.

[fishgalore]

our of balance.

excuse the typo....... should be "out of balance"

[pooley]

You must follow the rules for the state you are licensed in. What state you are in does not matter.

[projoe]

anyone know the ice conditions on greenwood?

[Steelhead71]

I have a friend out there now & he said there is at least 7" of ice where he is over by the islands. Sorry but not sure which one but he is off the NY end. As for action, he said a little slow so far.

[projoe]

thank you very much

[mtbusch]

I have a friend out there now & he said there is at least 7" of ice where he is over by the islands. Sorry but not sure which one but he is off the NY end. As for action, he said a little slow so far.

has to be the jersey side. only two islands .. ny side has chapel island which is really more like a peninsula of private estate. doubtful greenwood will be safe if it stays rainy and warm. jmho

[Steelhead71]

Sorry you were right about what state.

[pooley]

they were fishing off chapel island today. just not in the middle of the lake.

[mtbusch]

they were fishing off chapel island today. just not in the middle of the lake.

How is the ice yet? .. still safe?  really want to drill some holes and thinking swb tomorrow or the folowing day.

[mtbusch]

Has anybody here fished grreenwood lately?

[hockey12]

I had some friends go out on greenwood on saturday, they said there was about 5 inches on the north end.

[shupa]

Yea I doubt theres 5 inches after today 

[pooley]

Gonna check the local iceb asap