Stocked Fall and Winter Trout Will be Super-Sized

EDIT: none of these fish will be stocked in Round Valley Reservoir. The only 2010 State of NJ Trout stocking took place back in May.

Did you know that all of the trout New Jersey stocks during fall and winter measure 14 inches to 24 inches and weigh one and a half pounds to eight pounds? If not, you’re not alone. Nearly 67% of New Jersey trout anglers surveyed in 2009 were not aware of this major stocking change implemented by NJDEP’s Division of Fish and Wildlife.

The 33% of New Jersey trout anglers who do know about the fall and winter big trout bonanza couldn’t be happier. A growing number of them now eagerly await the big fish, cool water, great weather and spectacular scenery of New Jersey’s fall trout fishing season. And it doesn’t end with fall; hot trout fishing action extends through the winter months until spring stocking begins again in April.

From October 5 through November 24, more than 26,000 super-sized trout will be stocked in 16 streams and 40 ponds and lakes throughout the state. Any of these fabulous fish could very well be a once-in-a-lifetime trout for many anglers. Here is some great footage of the fall and winter lunker trout as they’re loaded on trucks at the Pequest Hatchery and then stocked in New Jersey streams.

Don’t miss out on New Jersey’s spectacular fall and winter trout fishing. If you haven’t gone trout fishing yet this year, simply buy and print your NJ fishing license and trout stamp online. It’s that easy.

For information on the NJ fall and winter trout stocking program and places to fish for trout. Stocking information is also available on the Trout Hotline at (609) 633-6765.