Fishing near Randolph, New Jersey

Randolph sits on the Morris County side of New Jersey. Around 25,734 people are based here. On the doorstep and beyond: Dalrymple Pond on 0.4 miles away to the north, Lake Cherokee on 1.4 miles away plus Dover Reservoir on 1.7 miles away to the north. Shongum Lake answers to the pipe rather than the rain, so the level moves oddly. Dammed valleys carry the fishing round here. Colour after rain moves fish tight to the edge. Freezing happens, but not to a schedule. Locals will tell you more than any forecast. Closest is Dalrymple Pond at around 8 acres of water. Dalrymple Pond has mapped parking, which saves a long carry. Expect the lakes here to open about mid March. Morris County records cover brown trout, brook trout, northern pike, bluegill and rainbow trout. Reservoirs make up most of the choice here. Take the New Jersey rules with you, since they apply throughout....