Due to low flow conditions in many of New Jersey's trout-stocked rivers and streams and the long-term forecast not predicting any substantial rainfall soon, NJDEP Fish & Wildlife has delayed Fall Trout Stocking.
Lakes and ponds scheduled for October 15 and 16 will be stocked as previously scheduled as water level/temperature will not be an issue. Rivers scheduled for October 8-11 will be postponed 2 weeks to the week of October 21.
Beginning October 15, NJDEP Fish & Wildlife will stock approximately 20,000 two-year-old Rainbow Trout, averaging 14-16 inches over a two-week period.
In addition to these trout, up to 1,000 Broodstock trout (three-year old Rainbow Trout, averaging 18-22 inches) will also be stocked. Broodstock trout are mixed in with each truckload of fish to provide exciting fishing opportunities throughout the state.
All fall-stocked waters may be fished as soon as they are stocked. There are no “closed waters” during fall stocking.
Complete 2024 Fall Trout Stocking Schedule
2024 Freshwater Fishing Digest
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