New Jersey to Restock Lakes for Winter Rainbow Trout Season

A rainbow trout in a hand net on the shore.
A rainbow trout in a hand net on the shore.

NEW JERSEY, NJ — New Jersey’s Division of Fish and Wildlife plans to stock approximately 4,500 Rainbow Trout in 18 designated lakes and ponds across the state on November 20 and 21. The trout, averaging 14-18 inches in size, are part of the Winter 2023 Trout Stocking program. Following the stocking, these waters are immediately available for fishing.

The state provides resources such as “Winter Trout Fishing in NJ” and the “Trout Stocked Waters of NJ” web app for anglers seeking information on trout fishing locations and tips. Additionally, updates on trout stocking can be obtained by calling the Trout Stocking Hotline at 609-322-9524. This initiative aims to enhance winter fishing opportunities in New Jersey.

Amwell Lake, 11/20 – 250Lake Aeroflex, 11/20 – 360Rowands Pond, 11/21 – 100
Barbour’s Pond, 11/21 – 260Lake Ocquittunk, 11/20 – 250Shaws Mill Pond, 11/21 – 200
Birch Grove Park Pond, 11/21 – 190Lake Shenandoah, 11/20 – 240Silver Lake, 11/20 – 290
Furnace Lake, 11/20 – 350Little Swartswood Lake, 11/20 – 350South Vineland Park Pond, 11/21 – 190
Green Turtle Pond, 11/20 – 320Mt. Hope Pond, 11/21 – 280Spring Lake, 11/20 – 200
Haddon Lake, 11/21 – 200Ponderlodge Pond (Cox Hall WMA), 11/21 – 160Topenemus Lake, 11/20 – 190