The stocking trucks from the Pequest Trout Hatchery in Warren County began rolling on March 21 as the spring pre-season distribution of this year's trout got under way in New Jersey. By year's end, about 600,000 trout, all raised at Pequest, will be stocked throughout the state, but the action really will get going at 8 a.m. on opening day, Saturday, April 9.
The "production trout" average 10.5 inches but will be kept company prior to opening day by some of the more than 6,000 two- to five-pounders which also are being stocked, according to the N.J. Division of Fish and Wildlife. This spring, division workers are releasing trout in 88 streams and 90 ponds and lakes throughout New Jersey. Those trout will be in addition to some of the 26,000 two- to five-pound bruisers still in the water from stockings in the fall and winter. Fortunately for the state's anglers, trout remain available throughout the summer in many waters.
In addition to bait and tackle, anglers between the ages of 16 and 70 must obtain a fishing license and trout stamp. Both are available online at Fish and Wildlife’s website, www.njfishandwildlife.com/als/websalesintro.htm.
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