Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Fall Trout Stocking


Information on the 2008 fall trout stocking program has been posted on the NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife website. This fall marks the third year ofstocking only big, two-year old trout. In addition to these large trout, evenolder and larger broodstock fish will also be stocked again for the fall season.This adds up to 21,000 trout measuring 14 - 21 inches and weighing 1½ to 5pounds for New Jersey fall trout anglers. These trout will be stocked in 16streams and 16 lakes throughout the state over a two week period in October .Fall stocking is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, October 7, and all fall-stockedwaters may be fished as soon as they are stocked.For more information on the fall stocking program, the stocking schedule and anynecessary changes which may be posted in the future, visithttp://www.njfishandwildlife.com/trtinfo_fall.htm . The fall stocking scheduleis also available by calling the Trout Hotline at 609-633-6765.



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