New Jersey
Trout in New Jersey
Trout are on record in 27 New Jersey waters, with 60 stockings in the books. Stocking peaks in October.
When does New Jersey stock trout?
Waters holding trout
- Musconetcong River4×
- Pequest River4×
- Toms River4×
- Haddon Lake2×
- Mount Hope Pond2×
- Shaws Mill Pond2×
- Lake Ocquittunk2×
- Lake Shenandoah2×
- Lake Topanemus2×
- Little Swartswood Lake2×
- Colonial Lake2×
- Greenwich Lake2×
- Iona Lake2×
- Rosedale Lake2×
- Swedes Lake2×
- Verona Lake2×
- Grenloch Lake2×
- Hammonton Lake2×
- Mary Elmer Lake2×
- Maurice River2×
- Speedwell Lake2×
- Ramapo River2×
- Big Flat Brook2×
- Pohatcong Creek2×
- Rockaway River2×
- Manasquan River2×
- Paulins Kill2×
Freshest trout stockings
- Shaws Mill PondNov 18, 2025
- Mount Hope PondNov 18, 2025
- Haddon LakeNov 18, 2025
- Haddon LakeNov 18, 2025
- Mount Hope PondNov 18, 2025
- Shaws Mill PondNov 18, 2025
- Lake ShenandoahNov 17, 2025
- Little Swartswood LakeNov 17, 2025
- Lake ShenandoahNov 17, 2025
- Lake OcquittunkNov 17, 2025
- Lake OcquittunkNov 17, 2025
- Lake TopanemusNov 17, 2025
- Lake TopanemusNov 17, 2025
- Little Swartswood LakeNov 17, 2025
- Colonial LakeOct 22, 2025
- Rosedale LakeOct 22, 2025
- Iona LakeOct 22, 2025
- Verona LakeOct 22, 2025
- Greenwich LakeOct 22, 2025
- Verona LakeOct 22, 2025
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Trout in New Jersey — FAQ
Where can I catch trout in New Jersey?+
Trout are on record in 27 New Jersey waters, including Musconetcong River, Pequest River, Toms River. The full list is on this page.
When does New Jersey stock trout?+
New Jersey stocks trout most heavily in October, going by 60 records. See the freshest stockings on this page for the current season.
Do I need a license to fish for trout in New Jersey?+
Yes — New Jersey requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check seasons and limits before you go.