From southwest NJ: Take Rt 55 North to Rt 42 North. Proceed on Rt 42 North to Rt 295 North. Proceed on Rt 295 North to Rt 195 East (Exit 60). Follow Rt 195 East all the way to Rt 9 (Exit 28B - Freehold). Stay in right lane on Rt 9 North. At first traffic light, turn right onto Georgia Tavern Rd. Follow Georgia Tavern Rd for 0.3 miles to second street on right. Turn right onto Windeler Rd. Continue 1.5 miles on Windeler Rd until you see the entrance to the Joseph C. Irwin Recreational Area on the left. Follow the entrance road to the boat ramp.
From the Garden State Parkway: Get off GSP at Exit 98 (Rt 195 west). Proceed on Rt 195 West to Exit 28B (Rt 9 North). Stay in right lane when entering Rt 9 North. At first traffic light, turn right onto Georgia Tavern Rd. Follow Georgia Tavern Rd for 0.3 miles. Turn right onto Windeler Rd. Continue 1.5 miles on Windeler Rd until you see the entrance to the Joseph C. Irwin Recreational Area on the left. Follow the entrance road to the boat ramp.
Ramp Info:
Excellent ramp. Lots of parking, but you have to pay a $5.00 fee to use the ramp. The ramp opens at 6:00 am and closes at dusk.
Lake Rules:
The park opens for fishing at 6:00 am. and closes around dusk. The park also requires that you wear a personal flotation device (PFD) the entire time you are fishing. A ranger occasionally patrols the lake to make sure all fishermen are wearing their PDF's and to notify anglers of closing. Also to further prevent the use of outboard motors all boats with removable gas tanks must have them removed and boats with permanent gas tanks must have the prop removed from their engines.
Additional Comments:
In order to hold a tournament on the Manasquan you must contact the Park Ranger's office (Tom Fobes) at 732-919-0996. After confirming availability, you must then contact the Monmouth County Parks office (732-842-4000) to reserve the date. The registration cost depends upon the amount of boats registered.
The lake is closed for fishing from November 30th till sometime in March.
