From the New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife:

Hey, New Jersey trout anglers: Get ready for another round of super-sized trout stocking!

Beginning Monday, Nov. 23, more than 5,000 large trout will be stocked in 23 lakes throughout the state.

These 14- to 18-inch rainbow trout come on the heels of the 21,000 two-year-old beauties that were stocked in October.

If you thought the trout stocked in October were nice, the winter trout had an extra 6 weeks to grow, and the average size will be even bigger!

Cooler temperatures and the approach of winter used to signal the end of trout fishing in New Jersey.

Not anymore! Trout fishing is now a year round reality in the Garden State.

It's a reality thanks to nearly 650,000 trout raised at the Pequest State Trout Hatchery in Warren County, stocked in the spring, fall and winter.

For details about the program, including the complete list of waters stocked, visit the division's Web site.

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