New Jersey Kayaking

Otter & Raccoon

River Otter

Otters are aquatic weasels. You may find them climbing around on banks, or splashing around in the water, especially around dusk.

— Wikipedia

Raccoon

Raccoons are not aquatic, but frequently found near water, especially at night, when their eye-shine gives them away.

— Wikipedia

Mammals, Wildlife,

Shadow Lake – Middletown

Shadow Lake
( 40.35025, -74.09585 )

Navesink River - Fair Haven ( 40.36647, -74.04204 )
Navesink River - Red Bank ( 40.35212, -74.06980 )
Navesink River - Rumson (E) ( 40.37649, -73.99990 )
Navesink River - Rumson (W) ( 40.37650, -74.01310 )
Shadow Lake - Middletown ( 40.34698, -74.10476 )
Swimming River - Middletown ( 40.34831, -74.08318 )
Swimming River - Red Bank ( 40.33838, -74.08815 )

This small lake is about a mile long. The only public launch is at the west end in Stevenson Park, off West Front Street. There is a channel from there to the lake, but good luck finding it – be prepared to run aground. Fortunately, the bottom is firm sand, and a short tow on foot will get you out to deeper water. It is also possible to go a short ways up the creek.

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