Upcoming Event

WMA Alert

The Split Rock Reservoir main parking lot within the Wildcat Ridge WMA located at 342 Split Rock Rd in Boonton will be closed starting at 8pm on Wednesday May 25 and Thursday May 26 for parking lot line painting to maximize the use of parking access. Parking lot will reopen on Friday May 27th.

Thank you for your understanding.

Wild Turkey Alert

Annual Wild Turkey Brood Sighting Surveys will be conducted from May 15 - September 15 to estimate the average number of wild turkey poults per hen statewide to gauge reproductive success and productivity.

New in 2022, NJ Fish and Wildlife is opening this survey up to the public for a larger sample size of observations. Habitat conditions, weather, and predators all significantly impact nest success and poult/hen survival during the breeding and brood-rearing seasons.

To participate in this survey please follow the instructions on the link below:

www.NJFishandWildlife.com/
turkeybroodsurvey

Wild Turkey Alert

Report Your Turkey Harvest
HERE.

Fishing Alert

Attention Flatbrook Anglers - the National Park Service Road Route 615 (NPS 615) is closed between Flatbrookville and Haneys Mill Road due to a landslide.

Trout stocking will continue as scheduled and all typical stocking locations in Flatbrookville will be stocked as scheduled including the area near the USGS gauging station. Anglers will not be able to drive through the area impacted by the landslide, but can drive to within a few 100 feet of the landslide from both directions.

Anglers can access Flatbrookville and the stocking locations below the landslide in Flatbrookville from the South on NPS-615. The USGS gauging station area can be reached from the North along NPS-615.

Trout Fishing Information

WMA Alert

The Capoolong Creek Wildlife Management Area Trail is closed to all activity including but not limited to hiking, walking, bike riding and horse back riding from White Bridge Road to Upper Kingtown Road.

The area is closed because of hazardous trail conditions resulting from washouts and erosion.

Map of Closure (pdf, 4.92mb)

It's Our Anniversary!

The times may have changed but one thing remains the same; everyone is excited for the Opening Day of Trout Season!

Join us in celebrating throughout the year as we feature stories and milestones in celebration of our 130th Anniversary!