For years my family fished with Capt. Jack on his 25foot May craft. Capt. Jack grew up fishing the…read morebarnegat backbays and ocean and knows every trough, every hidey hole, and every sand bar. If there is a fish to be caught he is the guy to find it. Over the years we have done trolling trips, bottom fishing trips and more. He helped me refine my technique for flounder fishing, and patiently untangles lines. Whether you are experienced or not Captain Jack can suit your level of skill and put fish in the boat. He also filets them and does a good job educating about the local flora and fauna. His rates are very reasonable and overall I would absolutely recommend fishing with him to anybody young or old; experienced or inexperienced.

had a 1/2 day charter. Capt Jack put us on fish the minute we hit the ocean. Picked up 14 blues…read morein 20 minutes before heading to the reef. Caught our limit in another 20 minutes and spent the rest of the day tossing monster sea bass back. I dont think we spent more than 5 minutes without someone hooking up ( there were 3 of us ). Capt Jack knows the reef like the back of his hand; we would be 50 yards out of position and he would move back to hit more fish. An excellent day, highly recommend.

Great for a day trip with friends and family. Go in the morning and fish all day if you'd like (I…read morerecommend bringing some snacks and beverages if spending the day). Also they don't take credit, so make sure to bring cash. Multiple ponds on the property to choose from and they sell all sorts of bait, as well as rent out rods, if you don't have your own. I've had good luck catching large mouth on medium shiners. They've got bathrooms on the property and the staff is friendly and helpful. Also, there are benches and tables throughout the property, which makes it convenient if bringing food or if you have children. Everytime I've gone, I've had a lot of fun and caught some nice ones. If you're looking for a new fishing spot or new to fishing in general, give this place a shot!

Had a great day with the kids and granddaughter. 7 ponds…read moreand very helpful gentlemen at the bait shop and restrooms are close to lakes,not the best but available.

Visited: Sunday - November 15, 2015 - 10:00AM…read more The "first-to-review" of P E. is spot on. Armed with a cup of hot coffee and bathed in warm sunny day, I visited this tranquil oasis. My lady friend and I walked around and through the park in a leisurely fashion. The bright sun reflected off the lake in blinding but welcoming fashion. As we walked, a flock of geese, majestically landed in virtual unison. We returned to the car carefully avoiding the little "gifts' left on the ground by the feathered flock.

This is a wonderful park nestled in the borough of Ridley Park. Fish off of the dock or the shore,…read moreor just enjoy the walk around the lake. There is 14 acres to enjoy. It's right next to a school so you might want to avoid it during certain hours if you are seeking peace and tranquility near the lake's fountain. There are lots of Canada geese here so look out for lots of droppings during certain times of the year.

Cute, new, well kept little play area. Walking paths…read morePicnic tables including a handicapped accessible table

I prefer to call it by its past moniker: "Olympia". This review will be written in indirect Greek…read more First, a history lesson. This park used to be a quarry until it was filled with water. It was also a recreation center at one point, closing down possibly in the seventies. As teens, we believed an urban myth that the Philly rock station WMMR sponsored a concert here, and the attendees went crazy, trashing Olympia in the process. What really happened is that WYSP, a different rock station, held a "Ramblin' Raft Race Riot" in the early eighties. (You can see how the word "riot" incites some people.) Anyway, it ended up being privately owned, but that did not faze us from entering its abandoned grounds. So, now Burlington County owns this park. I am glad it has been protected from possible condos, but I am not so sure if the county is going to improve this park like they have promised. All I can say is that when this park went public, it lost some of its spirit due to cars on walking paths and humans that think that nature embraces empty forties. Parking is just off of 130. You can walk, fish, swim, boat, and birdwatch here. There are two lakes- one huge one, and a smaller, longish one with mini islands here and there. This smaller lake is bound by Route 130 on one side, but you get used to it. There are paths going around the lakes in a general fashion. In the late eighties the people who lived on the residential road bordering the south end of the lakes used to claim that their street was "private". Feel free to boogie down this street. I don't take kindly to liars who come out in hastily put on robes, ex-cop or not. Paths also go to areas in general woods, and open areas. The rest of the park is bordered by Beverly Rancocas Road, and an industrial park. Go past the industrial park to get to Crystal Lake. Somehow, neither of these manmade entities ruin the atmosphere. Docks could be here and there, depending on their state. Getting down to the water is easy, anyway. You might see remnants of the rec club's past glory. Friends of ours once built a sweat lodge near a set of cement stairs. I used to sit on these stairs and read for hours. This is also where my dog, Daisy, flushed out a rabbit which a barn owl swiftly scooped up. I enjoyed seeing the blue flags coming up every year and eating persimmons right off the tree. Blackberries are biannual and delicious. There should be a giant, cement "compass" still there, serving as a weed garden. You may also see: snakes, turtles, baby turtles, turtle eggs, turtles laying eggs (no crap), snapper shells that you hide until someone else finds it, stuck woodchucks in abandoned wells (no crap- we saved it), egrets, herons, swans, owls, turkeys, an albino goose, weird rocks that seem melted in the orangeish sand area, and many varieties of mushrooms. I never saw the eagles. Watch out for the aforementioned well. It is not deep and it is covered with nature, but someone can still get hurt. And dead animals. I once found two deceased German shepards- together- sometime in the early 2000's. It's a haunting image. It is funny that the police dog training building is right down the street from that depressing scene. You can hit the Rancocas, at the way back, heading south. You will see old, cement structures that once supported creek industry. Daisy almost floated away on a mini iceberg here. I also pet a rabid bat back there. And just watched the creek there, reflecting on life as the sun reflected on the creek. My special haunt is a secret no longer. Glad that some people will come to love it, too.

Great little park that hosts a farmers market from time to time. It's nice in the summer to walk…read morearound and enjoy the sun. Today was the first time I saw people fishing there!

Beautiful park here with one of the best waterfronts I have seen. Me and my girl had a good romance…read moremoment here with nobody bothering us. Pretty peaceful and clean with no homeless lurking around. Nice spot to also get your workout on, and just have that peace of nature. Come here in the summer or spring.

Beautiful morning for a hike! This park is dog friendly, but I wouldn't bring my 8lb pooch as the…read moreterrain is a lil rocky in certain places of the trail. I noticed a few benches and tables along the path if you want to stop and picnic. Overall, it was such a peaceful and serene setting, especially by the water, and the many sweet smelling honeysuckle paths. The park is basically a 2mi loop which took me about 35 mins to complete from beginning to end, with a couple stops for pics, and to take it all in. I only noticed one other person when I started, but as I was leaving, quite a few groups were arriving. So if you want to avoid crowds maybe early is best, or an afternoon start for those who want a lot of company.

Very beautiful natural park on the border of NJ and PA. Pet-friendly, has some great beaches and of…read morecourse beautiful sunsets.