Thursday, October 25, 2007

Trout Stockings Delayed in New Jersey

Dry weather and low stream flows have resulted in another postponement for trout stockings in New Jersey. As a result, the 16 lakes originally scheduled for fall trout stocking have been rescheduled for October 31st and November 1st.

A total of 20,000 brook, brown, and rainbow trout averaging 14 to 16 inches, and weighing 1½ - 2 pounds, will be distributed in 16 streams and 16 lakes and ponds statewide. In addition to these trout, approximately 1,000 broodstock trout (two and three-year old rainbow trout, averaging 17 - 18 inches) will be planted as well.

The older broodstock trout noticeably larger. This is the second year that broodstock trout will be planted in the Fall in an effort to give anglers the opportunity to catch a big one!

For more information about the trout stockings in New Jersey, click here.

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Thursday, March 15, 2007

Pequest Trout Hatchery Opens March 31st

Ever wondered how hatchery trout are raised? The Pequest Trout Hatchery in New Jersey offers visitors and inside look at how they raise more than 600,000 brook, brown and rainbow trout year for public stocking.

There are also plenty of interactive displays for kids which offer a visual understanding of wildlife

And if you're new to trout fishing, then you'll want to check out the hatchery's fishing education classes. Offered to families and groups, these classes cover all the basics of trout fishing.

Activities are offered year round, and you can check out the list of upcoming programs on the hatchery's web site.

The Pequest Trout Hatchery is open daily (excluding holidays) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It's located on Route 46 nine miles west of Hackettstown in Warren County

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