Large Salmon Again Stocked in Four Lakes

October 28, 2020

The Division's Salmon Stocking Program continues with this fall's stocking of large fish from the Hackettstown State Fish Hatchery. In mid-October the Division stocked 4,325 Landlocked Atlantic Salmon, ranging from 12 to 16 inches, in four northern New Jersey lakes suitable for salmon as follows: Wawayanda Lake - 2,103 Lake Aeroflex - 810 Tilcon Lake - 762 NOTE: Salmon caught in these Holdover Trout Lakes must at least 12 inches long to be harvested. Merrill Creek Reservoir - 650 NOTE: This reservoir is regulated as a Trophy Trout Lake and has a miniumum size limit of 15 inches. The daily limit is two salmon per day. Salmon (and trout) caught in Holdover Trout Lakes during the spring three-week pre-season closure preceding opening day of trout season in April must be released immediately and unharmed. Anglers are urged to report catches of these fish by e-mailing the Bureau of Freshwater Fisheries at njfwfish@dep.nj.gov. Please attach photos of your catch. Salmon Stocking At Merrill Creek Video (DEP YouTube Channel, courtesy Jane Bullis, MCR) State Record Landlocked Salmon Caught 6/15/18 Landlocked Salmon In New Jersey

Click to enlarge Courtesy Jane Bullis, MCR