![]() ![]() ![]() Rivers of high conservation value are also not stocked. Water catchment dams used for supplying drinking water are not allowed to be used for fishing. Not all suitable waters are stocked with trout. Broodstock stockings, while very low, are big fish and are prized captures by those that manage to land them. These are used for a year or two for their eggs and sperm and then replaced. This ex-broodstock brown trout was released into Drakesbrook Weir during the 2019 Troutfest! Trout are stocked in three discrete age classes. Trout stocking takes place every year to replenish popular freshwater fishing rivers and dams. Redfin are not found in all waterways but the waterways that do have them are very popular locations to fish as they are very tasty to eat and offer a great by-catch when chasing trout. Redfin perch were released back in the late 1800s and have been here ever since. We have two types of trout, the most common is the rainbow trout, and the other is not stocked as heavily and is considered the prize species of the two and is the brown trout. ![]() This refers to the fish being bred and reared in a hatchery and then “put” into dams and rivers for anglers to “take”. The trout fishery is primarily maintained as what is called a “put and take” fishery. Trout and redfin perch make up the majority of our freshwater fishing experience here in the west and is mostly limited to the southwest corner of the state. ![]() Don’t release pet aquarium fish into a local waterway.There is certainly something about fishing in freshwater that once you have given it a go will get under your skin and have you going back time and again to give it another shot.Even they can cause ecological harm if introduced into the wrong locations. Don’t assume common game species are harmless.Don’t assume your pond needs to be stocked, as most waters do not require stocking.ĭep.nj.gov/njfw/fishing/freshwater/aquatic-invasive-species.Don’t transport fish from one waterbody to another.Don’t purchase fish from a hatchery without obtaining a fish stocking permit.Do avoid delays in the processing of your application by first reviewing the nine simple guidelines listed at dep.nj.gov/wp-content/uploads/njfw/fisheries_permitapp_info.pdf.Do get permission from the waterbody owner, as their signature is required on the application.Factors to consider include waterbody size, depth and substrate, and water temperature, oxygen level, pH and flow. Most fish require particular conditions, so understand your waterbody’s habitat and water quality. Do establish your stocking goal, whether it is to supplement an existing population, create a unique opportunity or restore a fishery (dredging or dam repair project).Hatcheries are required to submit annual fish health information, thus minimizing the potential for the spread of disease. Only approved hatcheries will be authorized for stocking. A fish stocking permit is always required.Īn application and information can be found at dep.nj.gov/njfw/fishing/freshwater/freshwater-fisheries-permits. It does not matter whether the pond is public or private, connected to, or isolated from, a neighboring water, or if the waterbody is stocked by the state or a private club. It is the law! Before you consider stocking any fish in New Jersey, you must first obtain a fish stocking permit from NJDEP Fish & Wildlife. Raised with pride at NJ Fish & Wildlife's Hackettstown State Fish Hatchery. Plus thousands of Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Fathead Minnows, and Golden Shiners in over 100 waterbodies throughout the state! Surplus stocked in: Delaware River Hybrid Striped Bass: 4" (30,367) Surplus stocked in: Cranberry and Deal Lake Walleye: 2" (293,223) 4" (46,559) Surplus stocked in: Delaware River Northern Pike: 7" (26,286) Lake Musconetcong (658 Tiger Musky only). ![]()
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