2017 Fall Trout

[Castaway]

Anyone know when they post the fall stocking info?

[Dave B.]

Someone had asked about this on another forum about a month ago. Here's my reply...

"As it presently stands the schedule has yet to be officially finalized but barring any un-foreseen dire events the tentative schedule will follow last year's schedule, adjusted of course for the present calendar. That is, the 2nd and 3rd weeks of Oct for the fall with the waters and days of stocking to retain the same sequence as last fall. Again barring any un-foreseen events the 'winter' stocking should likewise mimic last year's schedule."

As of now this still holds true, the schedule has not yet been officially nailed down. That being said, the above should give you a pretty could idea of what to expect. As for fish sizes and numbers you can likewise expect those to mirror last year's pretty closely. Hopefully this will help you in your trip planning.

[acabtp]

schedule is now up
http://www.njfishandwildlife.com/flstk17.htm

[Eskimo]

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Thanks for the update,


Raritan River, South Branch (including TCA, Ken Lockwood Gorge) - 2,650


What does TCA stand for?


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[Wilson]

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What does TCA stand for?


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Trout conservation area

[thmyorke1]

I wonder what portion of the 2,650 for the S/B goes into KLG.

It would be more informative if they gave a rough estimation of how much trout they do at each stocking point. I understand how that's a bit TOO informative however.

Im ready to catch my first non-spring-stockie trout however. :cool:

[Jigman13]

I wonder what portion of the 2,650 for the S/B goes into KLG.

It would be more informative if they gave a rough estimation of how much trout they do at each stocking point. I understand how that's a bit TOO informative however.

Im ready to catch my first non-spring-stockie trout however. :cool:

I'd say most. 65-70%? If it can sustain that influx of population. I'm sure the fisheries folks aim to strike a balance with existing populations there. 2650 pieces of esox bait LOL

[thmyorke1]

I'd say most. 65-70%? If it can sustain that influx of population. I'm sure the fisheries folks aim to strike a balance with existing populations there. 2650 pieces of esox bait LOL

Really? I thought because the place already has a lot of holdovers (supposedly wild born trout too?) that they dont overcrowd it. It's TCA afterall.

[FASTEDDIE29]

There's plenty of Trout out there now guys! Watcha waiting for? The temps this summer were way cooler than normal! I say go get em now before the streams and creeks are filled with leaves!!!
http://www.njfishing.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=116643&stc=1&d=1505256630

[AndyS]

2000 trout will go into the KLG for the fly guys, you shlubs can fight over the other 650 with your spinning rods.
I helped fall stock the KLG one year, it was disgusting the amount of trout they put into that 2 mile stretch of water.

[AndyS]

Just remember, they stock and the trees unload. All the rivers and streams will be covered with a thick mat of leaves.
The MAJORITY of these fish will not start feeding until the 1st or 2nd week of November. These large fish have stored body fat and do not need to eat right away. Go out in November, all the guys are hunting, the leaves and fishermen are gone and you will have all the big fat hungry trout to yourself.

[AndyS]

You can also try some of disgusting duck ponds that are stocked in the fall also, like Roosevelt Park Duck Pond in Edison (if the cormorants don't beat you to it)

[thmyorke1]

2000 trout will go into the KLG for the fly guys, you shlubs can fight over the other 650 with your spinning rods.
I helped fall stock the KLG one year, it was disgusting the amount of trout they put into that 2 mile stretch of water.

Thanks for the info- and I cant believe it gets that much!

I guess they're prioritizing that prized stream, and make sure it's high claim stays true to every angler that visits it. But that seems overkill. 2000 in a stretch that already holds trout and is a TCA so it's not getting overfished?

Only 650 across the rest of the SB is odd too... NB gets more an it's not even half the length (especially less accessibility to public)

[acabtp]

Just remember, they stock and the trees unload. All the rivers and streams will be covered with a thick mat of leaves.
The MAJORITY of these fish will not start feeding until the 1st or 2nd week of November. These large fish have stored body fat and do not need to eat right away. Go out in November, all the guys are hunting, the leaves and fishermen are gone and you will have all the big fat hungry trout to yourself.

i was waiting for this because you post it every year, but i wonder why... in my experience (and the pics that get posted each fall by other NJF posters agree) it's just not at all what happens in reality. yes there will be annoying leaves in the water, but the fish are not sitting around with lockjaw. they have no problem getting themselves caught, even the day they go in. there is no reason to skip october.

[BT67]

i was waiting for this because you post it every year, but i wonder why... in my experience (and the pics that get posted each fall by other NJF posters agree) it's just not at all what happens in reality. yes there will be annoying leaves in the water, but the fish are not sitting around with lockjaw. they have no problem getting themselves caught, even the day they go in. there is no reason to skip october.

I must concur, the majority of these fish will be caught by the time November rolls around unless of course we can finally get some water in the rivers to help em spread out

[Mark B.]

If you have the patience to contend with hooking/unhooking the fallen/floating leaves, it will ultimately pay off in hooked trout.

And, posted every year (fall & spring): “disgusting duck ponds that are stocked”. Surely, the urban trout anglers who won’t or can’t travel to more pristine waters appreciate the stockings.

[AndyS]

Snagging hooks.

[thmyorke1]

If you have the patience to contend with hooking/unhooking the fallen/floating leaves, it will ultimately pay off in hooked trout.

And, posted every year (fall & spring): “disgusting duck ponds that are stocked”. Surely, the urban trout anglers who won’t or can’t travel to more pristine waters appreciate the stockings.

If non-pristine streams in urban areas get stocked in the spring, such as the passaic, how come they can't get it in the fall?

[Hookmanski]

I'm just a bit bummed that Spruce Run Creek won't be getting any fall stockies, would have helped after losing some rainbows and brown from the quarry pumping earlier this summer. But the musky and KLG are close by too, so its not all bad! Ill be out there after I get back from my trip to California which is the second week of October. Tight lines to all!

[thmyorke1]

I'm just a bit bummed that Spruce Run Creek won't be getting any fall stockies, would have helped after losing some rainbows and brown from the quarry pumping earlier this summer. But the musky and KLG are close by too, so its not all bad! Ill be out there after I get back from my trip to California which is the second week of October. Tight lines to all!

Talk about spruce run, the reservoir gets no trout stocking any season. I figure trout from the few tributaries of the reservoir actually populate it however. Steelheads ? :p

[Mark B.]

If non-pristine streams in urban areas get stocked in the spring, such as the passaic, how come they can't get it in the fall?


28.5 times as many trout are available in the spring than the fall. Therefore, a lot more waters can be stocked.

Spring: approximately 570,000 rainbow trout raised at the Division's Pequest Trout Hatchery are stocked into 88 streams and 88 ponds and lakes located throughout New Jersey. The majority of trout will average 10½ inches but large breeders, measuring 15 - 21", and weighing up to 5 pounds are also distributed in the early weeks of the season.

Fall: more than 20,000 trout measuring approximately 14" up to 22" in length and weighing one-and-a-half pounds to almost eight pounds will be stocked. These Rainbow Trout will be stocked in 16 streams and 21 ponds.

[thmyorke1]

28.5 times as many trout are available in the spring than the fall. Therefore, a lot more waters can be stocked.

Spring: approximately 570,000 rainbow trout raised at the Division's Pequest Trout Hatchery are stocked into 88 streams and 88 ponds and lakes located throughout New Jersey. The majority of trout will average 10½ inches but large breeders, measuring 15 - 21", and weighing up to 5 pounds are also distributed in the early weeks of the season.

Fall: more than 20,000 trout measuring approximately 14" up to 22" in length and weighing one-and-a-half pounds to almost eight pounds will be stocked. These Rainbow Trout will be stocked in 16 streams and 21 ponds.

Of course but I figured it would be better to stock those urban streams than urban ponds. My only experience with this is at Barbour's pond, a short drive from college, and seeing a flock of cormorants stationed in the water every time I visit,spotting rainbows in their mouths when they came back up for air.

I thought most trout anglers preferred fishing in streams than ponds, but I guess there being trout anglers at that pond proves there is an audience.

[FASTEDDIE29]

This debate is getting old, really old! I catch Trout all year long especially during cooler summers! The stocking schedule is available for the seasonal anglers! It's not complicated! "You fish for a species, you catch that species!" It all just takes practice! People pay for licenses and enjoy the taste of Rainbow Trout right out of the runway! I say let them have there fun! They paid for it!

Not every angler puts 40,000 miles on there vehicle per year like some of us! They like the cozy ponds and small stocked lakes close to home. Gotta keep everyone happy to be successful! If everyone's not happy in business, well, your ****ED!!! It's that simple!:D

[Jigman13]

Not every angler puts 40,000 miles on there vehicle per year like some of us!

I love this statement!

[FASTEDDIE29]

I love this statement!

LOLOLOL! 225,000 miles on my POS Chevy! I think I'm getting my money's worth!!!:D

[Jigman13]

Ya got me beat. 145k on a 2012 VW.

[23cardinal]

This debate is getting old, really old!

Amen!

I was getting some fatties into November. You just can't fish the same spots as everyone else. Those bigger fish are more fun too.

Thmy- they stock the pompton in spring. I've watched a pike inhale a stockie. The passiac has more pike, so I guess their not feeding them. They also seem to stock waters that are both fishable(ramapo, kenlockwood) and hold fish. Their not stocking the smaller scenic streams or the big ones. Want guys to get some good fish without going crazy I guess

[EJS]

I'd say most. 65-70%? If it can sustain that influx of population. I'm sure the fisheries folks aim to strike a balance with existing populations there. 2650 pieces of esox bait LOL

KLG usually gets 375-600. They will be stocking all along the S.B.

[phil]

If non-pristine streams in urban areas get stocked in the spring, such as the passaic, how come they can't get it in the fall?

im wondering the same thing, but about the rahway