Due to low flow conditions in many of our trout stocked rivers and streams and the long-term forecast not predicting any substantial rainfall over the next 10 days, 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.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
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
- Fall Trout Fishing in NJ
- 2024 Freshwater Fishing Digest
- NJ Freshwater Fishing Explorer App (includes Trout Stocked Waters & Great Fishing Close to Home)
- Purchase your Fishing License Online or at a License Agent
- Buddy Up! And Save When Introducing Someone To Fishing!
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