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Old 03-31-2019, 02:47 PM
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Aren't certain lakes still open for fishing, just not for keeping trout? Figured a lake like Muskenetcong would fall under those regs no?
Like everything with the regs it is really confusing.

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
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Old 03-31-2019, 04:13 PM
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Why they put trout in Lake Musconetcong is beyond me.
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Old 03-31-2019, 08:50 PM
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Aren't certain lakes still open for fishing, just not for keeping trout? Figured a lake like Muskenetcong would fall under those regs no?
Lake Musconetcong is closed. It's posted (albeit with a post from last year and not very well) but confirmed it with a CO as well as owner of Bait and Boat.

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Old 03-31-2019, 09:44 PM
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That was me and my dad in the bass boat fishing by the dam. Appreciate the heads up. After you called out to us, I walked around the ramp looking for signs and there was not one posted. We couldn’t find anything on the internet saying it was closed. I called the local bait shop to confirm it was in fact closed. To me, if you’re stocking AND closing a lake, it should be well marked at the ramp at the very least
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That was me and my dad in the bass boat fishing by the dam. Appreciate the heads up. After you called out to us, I walked around the ramp looking for signs and there was not one posted. We couldn’t find anything on the internet saying it was closed. I called the local bait shop to confirm it was in fact closed. To me, if you’re stocking AND closing a lake, it should be well marked at the ramp at the very least
100% agree...kinda ridiculous especially since there is an information board there...
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Old 04-01-2019, 07:58 AM
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The part that makes it really strange is Lake Musconetcong is open for recreational purposes correct ? So if I want to launch my kayak or canoe and float around and take photos I can.
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Dont count on me but it should be opened, the reservoir isnt stocked just the creek. I bet the boundary is the bridge.
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That was me and my dad in the bass boat fishing by the dam. Appreciate the heads up. After you called out to us, I walked around the ramp looking for signs and there was not one posted. We couldn’t find anything on the internet saying it was closed. I called the local bait shop to confirm it was in fact closed. To me, if you’re stocking AND closing a lake, it should be well marked at the ramp at the very least
look, the rules are confusing...this particular rule makes very little sense and you're right it should be more obvious. some poachers probably ripped down the new signs so they could play dumb and try to avoid a ticket.

I got checked 4 times this year ice fishing at places that aren't very popular at all...but this very obvious place right now not getting patrolled??? really?

this happens literally EVERY SINGLE YEAR at musconetcong...EVERY YEAR.

why is it stocked, idk. why do they close it completely, idk. unfortunately, guys like you and others that want to actually follow the rules end up being the ones that get a ticket and the foreign guys with no license get away with a bucket full haha
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That was me and my dad in the bass boat fishing by the dam. Appreciate the heads up. After you called out to us, I walked around the ramp looking for signs and there was not one posted. We couldn’t find anything on the internet saying it was closed. I called the local bait shop to confirm it was in fact closed. To me, if you’re stocking AND closing a lake, it should be well marked at the ramp at the very least
Andrew completely agree. There's one notice posted on the side opposite the boat ramp from last year and didn't see anything on the ramp side either. That's why trying to get the public involved posting bodies of water might be a good idea. Chris might be right, they're posted and being ripped down. I understand it's up to anglers to know the regulations but lot of times that's not the case and as others have mentioned the regulations aren't necessarily the easiest to understand even if you review them.

When I've driven by in past, if I stop I try saying something but that's a tight rope to walk. Some are appreciative as you and your father were, others take offense when I'm just trying to prevent them being ticketed which I've seen happen. It's a double edge sword. Was just surprised with the number of boats launched and people fishing the shoreline that day.

Andy to your question, I think they stock it to protect the crappie spawn! Don't think that lake is deeper than 5 feet so if you're a trout not the place you want to be stocked. Either way, glad you had no issues.

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Old 04-04-2019, 05:34 PM
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If you live in the Berkeley Heights area or Fanwood area and are traveling up past Seeleys pond, keep your eyes out four guys with cast nets poaching trout. There have been several sightings of people cast netting fish in the green brook from the pond down to Rt 22.
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