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Originally Posted by Suntzu

I have an insulated aerated large tank that I use at other tines for live bait that can easily transport them. I pull them out of one part of the river and put them in another where they have the opportunity to hold over. Have caught brown trout this year that were relocated last year. Relocation points are not terribly far and in between stocking points, just better places but too out of the way to stock

hey, here's an idea... how about you stop doing that and don't do it again. NJ doesn't need any more "bucket biologists"

For the protection of the state's freshwater fisheries resources a fish stocking permit from the Division of Fish and Wildlife is required prior to introducing any fish, including their fry or eggs, into any waters, regardless of ownership. In order to reduce the risk of the introduction of disease and/or parasites fish must be purchased from a Fish and Wildlife "approved hatchery source."

The release of any fish from private aquariums, food markets, or the transfer of fish from one waterbody to another, is expressly forbidden and poses series threats (transfer of disease, parasites, or introduction of invasive species) to the state's fishery resources. The introduction of even commonly encountered fish species can pose a threat to established fish populations, resulting in increased competition, stunting, transfer of disease, or parasites resulting in a decline in the overall fishery. A fish stocking permit assures against the release of invasive fish species, minimizes the risk of disease or parasite introduction, assures fish are stocked at proper sizes and rates, and that the stocking is consistent with established management goals for specific waters.

http://www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/fishperms.htm#stocking


if you want to help stock, volunteer
http://www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/wcchome.htm