The following is the trout stocking schedule for Fall 2002. Fish being stocked during Weeks 1 & 2 are rainbow trout, approximately 9-11 inches and weighing up to ½ pound each.
The distribution of broodstock will depend on the timing and success of the spawning operation. These fish will not be stocked until the hatchery has met its annual 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.
For updates check the Trout Stocking Hotline at 609-633-6765.
NOTE: There are no closed waters during the fall stocking, but all other regulations are in effect. Consult the DIGEST for information.
Week 1 - October 7 - 11, 2002
OCTOBER 7, MONDAY - NO STOCKING
OCTOBER 8, 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 9, WEDNESDAY
MORRIS, HUNTERDON & WARREN COUNTIES
SUSSEX & WARREN COUNTIES
OCTOBER 10, THURSDAY
SUSSEX COUNTY
- Big Flat Brook - Lower
- Wallkill River
MORRIS COUNTY
WARREN COUNTY
MORRIS COUNTY
OCTOBER 11, 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 14 - 18, 2002
OCTOBER 14, MONDAY - NO STOCKING
OCTOBER 15, 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 16, WEDNESDAY - NO STOCKING
OCTOBER 17, 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 18, FRIDAY - NO STOCKING
Week 3, October 21 - 25, 2002
OCTOBER 21, MONDAY
MONMOUTH & OCEAN COUNTIES
- Manasquan River *
- Metedeconk River, North Branch *
- Metedeconk River, South Branch *
- Tom's River *
MORRIS COUNTY
SUSSEX & WARREN COUNTIES
OCTOBER 22, TUESDAY
SUSSEX, MORRIS, WARREN & HUNTERDON COUNTIES
PASSAIC & BERGEN COUNTIES
- Wanaque River *
- Ramapo River *
SUSSEX COUNTY
OCTOBER 23, WEDNESDAY
SUSSEX COUNTY
MORRIS, HUNTERDON & SOMERSET COUNTIES
- Raritan River, South Branch *
SUSSEX & WARREN COUNTIES
OCTOBER 24, THURSDAY
SOMERSET COUNTY
- Raritan River, North Branch *
WARREN COUNTY
MORRIS COUNTY
OCTOBER 25, FRIDAY - NO STOCKING
* Quantities of surplus fish are not determined until actual stocking of these fish. Excess handling would increase mortality.