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Originally Posted by Suntzu
Yup and that was putting fish in the same river they came from
Here now some if the same guys and it's ok to release fish from a different state in our lakes and rivers
Maybe it was just me
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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.
See
http://www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/fishperms.htm#stocking
