Fly Fishing the South Branch of the Raritan River

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Jim Holland. Fly Fishing the South Branch of the Raritan River

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49 . South Branch Raritan River

Location: Northwest New Jersey, about a 1-hour ride from Newark; a 1-hour ride from New York City; and a 1½-hour ride from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Full-service airports are available at all three cities.

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On its way to Long Valley, the river is fed by numerous tributaries that contain native brook trout. These fish have been here since the last Ice Age. It is indeed the geology that holds the key to the success of the river. The area is rich in limestone, providing numerous springs that buffer the pH. This makes the waters

ideal for mayflies, caddis, and stoneflies, as well as wild trout. Average flows are in the 65–200 cfs range, making wading easy.

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