[AndyS]

I think the State raises extra trout every year, I guess it is good business to have a back-up plan, a "fail-safe" of sorts in place just in case. I guess it is a tough call where to put extra trout when push comes to shove, I am just glad they chose the Raritan river. I don't think we will be seeing any TCA's anytime soon on the Raritan river as it is classified NT (non-trout) waters due to the river getting very warm over the summer months. I do give trout more credit that most when it comes to seeking out thermal refuge. I think brown trout have a better tolerance for warm water than the rainbow trout do.
Speaking of brown trout there were a few sighting of nice brown trout a year and even 2 years after the diseased trout were released into the Raritan river so what I learned about fish is "never say never".
When I see this I really want to push for more clean ups on the watershed. I won't stop asking for fall trout stocking on the 2 mile stretch near Duke Island Park nor the 2 mile extension on spring trout stocking from Somerville down to Manville.