Trout Stocking Survey - Part 3

[Drossi]

Originally Posted by FASTEDDIE29

I can catch Trout all year long here thanks to the wonderful job NJ does. Some of the best fishery management around without a doubt.

Couldn't agree more. NJ does a great job with the limited resources both people and natural that they have.


As to the exclusive stocking of rainbows, I didn't like it at 1st but I kind of do now. At least I know with far more certainty that when I catch a brook or brown trout that they are more than likely wild, given the waterways I fish.

[Capt. Lou]

I’m a PA resident now but lived in NJ a long time . I fish big trout now in eastern PA and northern NJ .
The present NJ stocking system is on the money . Oddly enough most big trout those over 5#s I’ve taken out of NJ waters !
Like was mentioned you trout fish Jersey year round snd catch trout . Many big fish in lakes and streams .
I’ve taken 55 big trout over 5#’s up to 10#+ most in NJ waters the last 10 seasons .
I’ve taken as many as 6 in one year once I keyed in on a technique that elevated my game in NJ waters .
My hats off those guys that stock !

[AndyS]

I like many others requested the stocking of brown trout again. I'm hoping they are able to stock the Raritan river in the near future with brown trout so if the planets align correctly we may see more unicorns like these.