Hello and welcome. Over the past few years, I've been snooping all around New Jersey trying to find the best places to catch fish, particularly trout. In my journeys, I've found a number of places worth visiting and learned quite a bit about how to catch trout.

I hope that the information in this web page can make your fishing trips more enjoyable by showing you where to fish and how to catch 'em. The places I've outlined here are some of the most beautiful places in New Jersey and I hope that you enjoy them as much as I have.

Here are some of the best places to find trout in New Jersey:

Have you ever caught a trout and not known what type it was? I have. Growing up I knew what a rainbow trout looked like, and every other kind of trout was a mystery. If you are like me, this will help:

Here's the Spring Stocking Allocation for 2003:

Here's the Spring Stocking Allocation for 2002:

Here's the Stocking Schedule for Spring 2001:

Here's the Spring Stocking Allocation for 2001:

Here's the Stocking Schedule for Spring 2001:

Here's some trout related information from the 2001 NJ Division of Fish & Wildlife:

Here's some news on the 2001 spring stocking:

Here's the word on the Fall Stocking for 2000:

Here's some trout related information from the 2000 NJ Division of Fish & Wildlife:

Here's the Spring Stocking Allocation for 2000:

Here's the Stocking Schedule for Spring 2000:

Here's some trout related information from the 1999 NJ Division of Fish & Wildlife:

Here's the word on the Fall Stocking for 1999:

Here's the Spring Stocking Allocation for 1999:

Here's the Stocking Schedule for Spring 1999:

NJ Senate Bill 1387 has passed:

For 1998 stocking locations, schedules and news check here:

Here you will find a variety of articles relating to trout fishing in New Jersey:

Here are some links that New Jersey Anglers may be interested in:

Here are my thoughts on what rig & bait generally work the best for trout:

Here's some other information some people may find interesting:

Remember, you don't have to keep every fish you catch - small or big. Conservation conscious fisherman practice catch and release whenever possible. Next time you catch a trophy fish, pull out a camera, not a knife, and let someone else share your experience.

There's more to life than just fishing, and maybe someday I'll find it.