fish on motel opinions requested

[cinozzy]

anyone stay here b/4? the price is right. i don't require much more than a shower and roof over the head but need it to be clean at least.

[KingofKings]

I went there once this time last year, and left, prices were cheap, but rooms had a smell I can't even begin to describe! Drift boat Inn was $35 then, and more than worth it! I would sleep in the car in freezing temps. than hit the Fish-on Again!

[Adrenalinerush]

I went there once this time last year, and left, prices were cheap, but rooms had a smell I can't even begin to describe! Drift boat Inn was $35 then, and more than worth it! I would sleep in the car in freezing temps. than hit the Fish-on Again!

There is a reason they don't have any pictures of their rooms on their website. Scarry place, cheap is usually not good. Fox hollow lodge, you won't go wrong!

[steelie93]

i stayed at malindas but shes not the cheapest

[Carpy]

Fish on has a unique odor. Its a ghetto tellie in pulaski! I stayed there with a few friends before. I'm the only one of us that stayed there that is willing to stay there again. Ghetto motels dont bother me that much, i've stayed in worse than fish on...lol

[onemorecast]

There is a reason they don't have any pictures of their rooms on their website. Scarry place, cheap is usually not good. Fox hollow lodge, you won't go wrong!

I think Foxhollow is still running a winter special also.

[LesPaul]

I also stayed there,It is what it is,Its for fishin, not a Honeymoon,,,The owner could use some social skills, But I would stay again (if I had toooo.)Yes they do clean the bedding daily

[CTChrome]

Portly angler is the best I've found:)

[cobra]

The last time i was up there i stayed at the log cabin...just goes to show ya how long its been, or maybe i was there a yr or 2 after...i stayed at the portly angler and couldnt walk straight for hrs.in the mornin.... my cousin had to stuff toilet paper in his ears at night because of my moaning (in pain) from the matresses..hahaha we had some good laughs...

[Tiderunner]

while we're throwing out recommendations: I wholeheartedly recommend 1880 house. wireless internet, big comfy beds, free soup & continental breakfast, Washer & dryer, freezer space, etc. etc. etc....

[CTChrome]

The worst I've stayed at was the 81-11 motel in ***** creek, follow up by redwood in town, you could sit on the throne and brush your teeth at the same time, and you could hear all the goings on at busters next door at the time.

[ecsteelheader]

The Fish-On Frat House,,,Ive stayed there many times,,,Cheap it is, does have a smell to it,,but they have hot showers,mini fridge, and cable tv... I'd stay there again,,If i had to.. >))>

[JStreamside]

...2 words about FO when we "tried" to stay and then saw the rooms...freakin' disgusting. Granted it was about 4 or 5 seasons ago, but it doesn't look like things had changed much since last year.

The Redwood was pretty nice since it's been re-done as is the 1880 and Steelhead Lodge. Haven't stayed at Whitakers in about 8-years, but that was always nice (back then). If you want a real deal and are fishing the Oswego area also, get in touch with K&G Lodging in Scriba and just rent one of their furnished cabins. $35 to $40 / person and you can cook your own food right there. Yeah it's a bit out of the way, but well worth it.

[KingofKings]

...2 words about FO when we "tried" to stay and then saw the rooms...freakin' disgusting. Granted it was about 4 or 5 seasons ago, but it doesn't look like things had changed much since last year.

The Redwood was pretty nice since it's been re-done as is the 1880 and Steelhead Lodge. Haven't stayed at Whitakers in about 8-years, but that was always nice (back then). If you want a real deal and are fishing the Oswego area also, get in touch with K&G Lodging in Scriba and just rent one of their furnished cabins. $35 to $40 / person and you can cook your own food right there. Yeah it's a bit out of the way, but well worth it.

Same thing with me J-
Planned on FO, looked at rooms, and moved on...

[MBSteelhead]

Stayed at Whitakers the last two times up. Rooms were nice and the price wasnt bad at all.

[cinozzy]

im a little scared. i know there are many better choices. thanks for all the opinions.

For those who have stayed
Is FO clean? or just smelly? i really just need clean and a roof? is my truck bed a better choice?

[The Griz]

while we're throwing out recommendations: I wholeheartedly recommend 1880 house. wireless internet, big comfy beds, free soup & continental breakfast, Washer & dryer, freezer space, etc. etc. etc....


Agreed. It's just the best, all the way around.

[The Griz]

...2 words about FO when we "tried" to stay and then saw the rooms...freakin' disgusting. Granted it was about 4 or 5 seasons ago, but it doesn't look like things had changed much since last year.

The Redwood was pretty nice since it's been re-done as is the 1880 and Steelhead Lodge. Haven't stayed at Whitakers in about 8-years, but that was always nice (back then). If you want a real deal and are fishing the Oswego area also, get in touch with K&G Lodging in Scriba and just rent one of their furnished cabins. $35 to $40 / person and you can cook your own food right there. Yeah it's a bit out of the way, but well worth it.

K&G also has a very good restaurant, with good food and staff.

[Adrenalinerush]

Portly angler is the best I've found:)


Yes you have to love the brown non potable water:confused:

[Catmandu]

Whitakers all the way!!!!

[roddenreels]

It's cheap, but remember that in life you get what you pay for. Do not walk barefoot, the shag 1970's vitage carpet harbors many sharp and sometimes sticky objects. It's a good bet if your running low on lead as the carpet is full of lead shot that the highly skilled cleaning crew can't suck into their vacuum cleaner. Last time I was there the Lady of the Manor was sporting one of the finest shiners I have ever seen. I took a picture of the decore because I knew I could not possibly describe it to my wife. The truth is that the place reallt isn't that bad if all you care about is having a place to tie up some sacs, pound a few beers, and pass out.

[crewcut]

The last sentence is as accurate as it is descriptive.

[scottyfishon/offcreature]

what do you expect!!

fox hoolow is nice . the trailor at brenda s is awesome!!!!! hot tube!!

steelhead lodge is very nice!!!

[RaginRoman]

whitakers...cheap and clean!!

[ontheriver]

Stayed there once last year. Good thing there are bars within walking distance is all I can say. After some :drunks: it made it alot easier to sleep there. Will I stay there again? Never. As for the lady of the manor having a shiner, I must have stayed there around the same time unless it was a different shiner.

[Jersey sport]

We stayed there this past Oct., my buddies went up the week before i did and were NOT impressed with the accomodations, and they're a bunch of rednecks!!
But all in all I thought it was ok, there really is a foul stench coming from the fish cleaning station during salmon season, also watch out for the Russian walnuts in the fall. A 50 mph wind kicked up and they started dropping hard! I ran down in my underwear to move my car!
Ive stayed in several places in and around Pulaski and 1880 House is the best, IMO.

[woolybugger65]

I think Foxhollow is still running a winter special also.

i'm pretty sure that ended already.

[TheTrophyAngler]

As a person who has lived in Jersey and fished this river from the early 80's till I moved here in 2001 to Guide full time,Ive stayed at ALL of the lodge's and Motel's here in Pulaski, so I would suggest the following;
1880 House is THE finest Bed/breakfast in the area!! Whitaker's ,The Driftboat Inn,The Double Eagle, Fox Hollow and Salmon Heaven and Malinda's (if you're catch/release).
For larger groups that can book a year in Advance (or be lucky and get a cancellation) the Douglaston Salmon Run Lodge's are AWESOME!! Plus you get to fish the DSR as they include the Daily passes(saving you $25 per person)
A couple of buck's a night saved SHOULD NOT be your sole criteria!!!
Tight Lines,
George

[flyman23]

If your looking for cheap basic and clean, at least the last time I was there. Try Brenda's Motel in Pineville. A few years ago they had a steelhead special about $35.00.

[salmotrutta]

Super 8 also. More $, but it's clean & the tv works.
Stayed @ Rainbow Shores once. Cheap, but there was virtually no tv.
The bunk beds were fassioned out of 2x4's& plywood I belive. I didn't care, I just wanted to fish & it was $26 a nite. I'd go there again if need be, but it's way out by the estuary.

[cinozzy]

Super 8 also. More $, but it's clean & the tv works.
Stayed @ Rainbow Shores once. Cheap, but there was virtually no tv.
The bunk beds were fassioned out of 2x4's& plywood I belive. I didn't care, I just wanted to fish & it was $26 a nite. I'd go there again if need be, but it's way out by the estuary.

i've stayed at rainbow shores for the past 3 columbus days, i usually stay at school house inn and have stayed at portly angler. just being cheap. but may reconsider

[jcstikfish]

Yes you have to love the brown non potable water:confused:

Just all part of the experience. Makes for a nice breakfast blend coffee, right out of the tap!

~James

[ecsteelheader]

When we go up the end of October we always stay @ Gold FisH Cabins, been staying there for 17 years. Just booked my cabin tonite for October

Brendas is ok if your a little guy the rooms are small and the bunk beds if your closterphobic wont be a good thing.

Stayed at Super 8 a few times, real clean and nice >))>

[pulaskinaut]

The Victorian at Altmar is also a nice place to stay. Right near Malinda's and the LFZ.

[the40man]

I stayed at Deer Creek several times and all I can say is that place is GREAT !!! Alot of fishing and hunting ambiance there and super nice people.

[HeavyA]

I stayed at Deer Creek several times and all I can say is that place is GREAT !!! Alot of fishing and hunting ambiance there and super nice people.

I agree, Deer Creek is a good place to stay, especially if you're bringing a boat up because the parking area is huge. The only downside for me is that I'm allergic to something in that place. Every time I sleep in the beds there my eyes start itching and watering like crazy.

[HeavyA]

All of this talk about Pulaski's "finest" lodging reminds me of another place in the area. It's The Willows Campground on Route 3 outside of Henderson Harbor. New owners took it over in the last year or so, but the old owners had a real interesting place there. One of the cabins that we stayed in had a closet with a sign that said "DO NOT OPEN!" and there was a chair wedged under the doorknob to keep the door from opening. There was definitely a family of birds living in the closet because every morning I could hear the parents coming to feed the babies in the nest. I guess they got in through a hole in the wall. Another night I heard some aninmal scratching on the closet door that had to be a raccoon or skunk or something of decent size. Needless to say, we never opened the door and never stayed in that cabin again.

[the40man]

I agree, Deer Creek is a good place to stay, especially if you're bringing a boat up because the parking area is huge. The only downside for me is that I'm allergic to something in that place. Every time I sleep in the beds there my eyes start itching and watering like crazy.

I feel for ya, they have cats that are free roaming. The one cat came in our room and hung with us the whole weekend (good cat ) My kids thought that that was the greatest thing lol.

[Whitey]

fish on is kind of nasty but its a roof and warm. We stayed above pizza place in pulaski a couple years ago, windows wouldnt close and little to no hot water. We slept in as many clothes as we could put on.

[CHEWBACCA]

You could take all the stories you guys told and send them to Field & Stream. They would definitely print them. I was laughing out loud at for the last three minute or so...
--1880's house is great
Chewie

[Fishhd]

The Sportsmen’s Lodge. Anyone remember that? I have some vague memories.:potty: :drunks:

[chrometiiime]

being pretty broke ive been been stayin at Brendas not too horrible and they have been runnin a special buy 2 get one night free. havent been up for a couple weeks good luck bro

[Stonefly]

The Sportsmen’s Lodge. Anyone remember that? I have some vague memories.:potty: :drunks:
I think place still has smoke coming outta the widow's like a cheech and chong van!!

I laugh everytime I walk out from the trooper and look at the place, "Boy if those walls could talk"..... :laugh: