In Search of Wild NJ Trout Part II
 

Went out again on Sunday looking for more wild trout. I went to the same river but tried a different area. Water temp was a cool 62, crystal clear and a great flow.

Managed to land 7 rainbows and only 1 nice size brookie. Can't believe I have gotten into any browns.

Here are a few photos from the day.

https://i.imgur.com/YVnPekel.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/RUHGCrEl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/M5fEz12l.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/0ouSch5l.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/R67ek4sl.jpg

Re: In Search of Wild NJ Trout Part II
 

Nice catching again, akoop.

Pheasant tails again? What size btw?

Odd to see no browns, but that's good news for the brookies. The proof is right there with that healthy adult brook trout :D

Re: In Search of Wild NJ Trout Part II
 

Mostly pheasant tails, but I did get a couple of bows on a Yellow Sally Stimulator (Size: 16).

The lack of browns has me confused because in the 2018 state fishing regs the state lists the section of the river I was fishing as "WILD BROWN TROUT ENHANCEMENT STREAM (Brown Trout dominant, other wild trout species may be present)"

Re: In Search of Wild NJ Trout Part II
 

Strange, id inform F&G. Might be important to distinguish it in the long run.

Re: In Search of Wild NJ Trout Part II
 

Good idea, I'll contact them.

Re: In Search of Wild NJ Trout Part II
 

Call the biologist in Lebanon on Wed or Fri. if possible, might be difficult to get someone on Tue. FYI

Re: In Search of Wild NJ Trout Part II
 

I e-mailed Fish & Wildlife and got a response thanking me for the info and stating that they would forward to the correct biologist.

Re: In Search of Wild NJ Trout Part II
 

Beautiful trout, awesome!