https://www.njfishandwildlife.com/pd.../trtregs19.pdf
During the three weeks prior to opening day, all
ponds, lakes or sections of streams are stocked
with trout, except Trophy Trout Lakes. These
waters are closed to fishing for all species from
March 18 to April 6 at 8 a.m. Exceptions: Lake
Hopatcong, Mountain Lake, Lake Shenandoah,
Lawrence Brook (section from Davidson's Mill Rd.
to Farrington Lake dam), Prospertown Lake and
Swartswood Lake are open year round to fishing.
However, all trout caught during this period (above)
must be released immediately. Seasonal and Yearround Trout Conservation Areas and designated
Holdover Trout Lakes (see pages 21–23) are
also open to fishing but are catch-and-release only
for trout. Fishing is not permitted on seasonal trout
conservation areas from 12:01 a.m. to 8 a.m. on
April 6, 2019. Round Valley and Merrill Creek
Reservoirs (Trophy Trout Lakes) are open to yearround fishing; trout may be harvested within the
regulations as shown on page 23.
Trout Stocked Waters
https://www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/pdf/...19-nodates.pdf
https://www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/accesscnty.htm
these rules don't apply if you belong to a Private Trout Club and are fishing club water....because you know these people are entitled to do whatever the h*ll they want
