ALL REGULATIONS FOR SPECIAL REGULATION WATERS REMAIN IN EFFECT (e.g.

In-season waterbody closures will be in effect during Spring 2023 trout season.

The Bonus Broodstock Lake program remains in effect.

Opening day of trout season is April 8 at 8 am with a daily limit of six trout.Trout stocked waters will not be open to catch-and-release during the pre-season this year.Trout stocked waters will be closed to fishing beginning March 20.A total of roughly 184,000 trout will be distributed in three weeks during pre-season stocking which will begin on March 20, 2023, a return to our normal stocking schedule.These trophy-size fish are slated for waters across the state which are suitable for fish of that size and which do not conflict with management goals. In addition to approximately 570,000 production (10.5″) trout, there will be approximately 6,000 two- and three-year-old broodstock, ranging in size from 14″-26″ and weighing up to 7 lbs. to Wanaque Reservoir dam, Wanaque Borough and from Wanaque Ave., Pompton Lakes Borough to Pequannock River, excluding the Wanaque and Monksville Reservoirs.įortunately, production of trout at the Pequest Trout Hatchery has not been affected by the pandemic.

to Delaware River (Exception: the section regulated as a Seasonal Trout Conservation Area see separate regulation.) Lake Hopatcong dam to Delaware River including all main stem impoundments except for Lake Musconetcong (Exception: the section regulated as a Year Round Trout Conservation Area see separate regulation.) to Delaware River (Exception: the section regulated as Catch and Release)

above Crigger Rd., Stokes State Forest, Sandyston Twp. State line to Pompton Lake, Oakland (excluding Potash Lake)ġ00 ft. Columbia WMA below Warrington Rd is closed to the public. 663) on W/Br., Lafayette Twp., to Columbia Lake (old dam site). Limecrest RR spur bridge on E/Br., Sparta Twp., and Warbasse Jct. bridge in Far Hills Borough/Bedminster Twp. (Exception: the section regulated as Catch and Release). 517), Long Valley to junction with Raritan River N/Br. Mill dam located 200 feet upstream from Schooleys Mountain Rd. (Exception: the section regulated as a Year Round Trout Conservation Area see separate regulation.)

528, Jackson Twp., to confluence with Maple Root Branch, and Rt. to Boonton Reservoir (aka Jersey City Res.), Boonton to Ridge Ave., Howell/Lakewood Twps.īennetts Mills dam to twin wooden foot bridge, opposite Lake Park Blvd. Waters with In-Season Stocking Closures Stocking Dates Giant breeders are among the Rainbow Trout stocked each spring. This closure also applies to all tributaries for 100 feet from the main channel. In-Season Closures will be in effect at the following waterbodies from 5:00 am-5:00 pm on their designated stocking dates. April 8 at 8:00 am: Opening day of trout seasonįrom April 8 to the minimum legal size is 9″ with a daily limit of 6 trout in most trout waters.īeginning June 1 through Decemthe legal size remains 9″ but the daily limit is reduced to 4 trout.March 20 – April 8 at 8:00 am: Waters closed to trout fishing ( * See Exceptions below).January 1 – March 19: Waters open to fishing, with a 4 trout daily limit and a 9″ size minimum.Outdoors with Andre: Raising and stocking a half million trout (nj.com video) The Spring Trout Stocking Programįish and Wildlife will return to a normal stocking schedule with three weeks of pre-season stocking and seven weeks of in-season stocking with in-season closures in effect.

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