The following is the trout stocking schedule for Fall 2000. Fish being stocked during Weeks 1 & 2 are rainbow trout, averaging 10" in length. Available broodstock which may be stocked are also rainbow trout and average 18". Some broodstock, if available, will be stocked in the southern region during Week 2. Fish stocked during Week 3 will be surplus fish ranging from 5" - 7" as well as any available broodstock. The schedule is subject to change due to water conditions, weather and other factors. For updates check the Trout Stocking Hotline at 609-633-6765.
NOTE: There are no closed waters during the fall stocking, but all regulations are in effect. Consult the DIGEST for information.
Week 1 - October 2 - 6, 2000
OCTOBER 2, MONDAY - NO STOCKING
OCTOBER 3, TUESDAY
MONMOUTH & OCEAN COUNTIES
- Manasquan River
- Metedeconk River, North Branch
- Metedeconk River, South Branch
- Tom's River
SOMERSET COUNTY
- Raritan River, North Branch
SUSSEX & WARREN COUNTIES
OCTOBER 4, WEDNESDAY
WARREN COUNTY
SUSSEX & WARREN COUNTIES
WARREN & HUNTERDON COUNTIES
- Musconetcong River - Lower
OCTOBER 5, THURSDAY
SUSSEX COUNTY
SUSSEX COUNTY
MORRIS COUNTY
WARREN COUNTY
MORRIS COUNTY
OCTOBER 6, FRIDAY
BERGEN & PASSAIC COUNTIES
- Wanaque River
- Ramapo River
HUNTERDON & MORRIS COUNTIES
- Raritan River, South Branch
SOMERSET & HUNTERDON COUNTIES
- Raritan River, South Branch
Week 2, October 9 - 13, 2000
OCTOBER 9, MONDAY - NO STOCKING
OCTOBER 10, TUESDAY
ATLANTIC & CUMBERLAND COUNTIES
- Hammonton Lake
- Giampetro Park Pond
- Maurice River
- Mary Elmer Lake
BURLINGTON & CAMDEN COUNTIES
- Crystal Lake
- Sylvan Lake
- Grenlock Lake
- Oak Pond
OCTOBER 11, WEDNESDAY - NO STOCKING
OCTOBER 12, THURSDAY
GLOUCESTER & SALEM COUNTIES
- Greenwich Lake
- Swedesboro Lake
- Iona Lake
- Schadlers Sand Wash Pond
MIDDLESEX & MERCER COUNTIES
- Roosevelt Park Pond
- Colonial Lake
- Farrington Lake
- Rosedale Lake
OCTOBER 13, FRIDAY - NO STOCKING
Week 3, October 16 - 20, 2000
OCTOBER 16, MONDAY
MONMOUTH & OCEAN COUNTIES
- Manasquan River *
- Metedeconk River, North Branch *
- Metedeconk River, South Branch *
- Tom's River *
MORRIS COUNTY
SUSSEX & WARREN COUNTIES
OCTOBER 17, TUESDAY
SUSSEX, MORRIS, WARREN & HUNTERDON COUNTIES
PASSAIC & BERGEN COUNTIES
- Wanaque River *
- Ramapo River *
SUSSEX COUNTY
OCTOBER 18, WEDNESDAY
SUSSEX COUNTY
MORRIS, HUNTERDON & SOMERSET COUNTIES
- Raritan River, South Branch *
SUSSEX & WARREN COUNTIES
OCTOBER 19, THURSDAY
SOMERSET COUNTY
- Raritan River, North Branch *
WARREN COUNTY
MORRIS COUNTY
OCTOBER 20, FRIDAY - NO STOCKING
* Quantities of surplus fish are not determined until actual stocking of these fish. Excess handling would increase mortality.
The distribution of broodstock during the fall stocking season will depend on the timing and success of the rainbow trout spawning operation. These fish will not be stocked until the hatchery has met its annual rainbow trout egg requirements. Pending the availability of these fish, South Jersey impoundments will receive excess breeders in Week 2. The remainder of the allotment will be stocked Week 3 in North Jersey along with the surplus production fish.
