From an e-mail from the New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife on 4/6 :

The NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife recognizes that the opening day of trout season is the most anticipated day on the New Jersey fishing calendar, and with good reason.

More than 180,000 trout will have been stocked in 88 streams and 90 ponds and lakes throughout New Jersey for the opening at 8 a.m. on Saturday.

By the end of May nearly 600,000 trout will be stocked throughout the state.

The "production trout" average 10.5" but more than 6,000 huge broodstock trout are also being stocked.

Those trout will be in addition to some of the 26,000 bruisers still in the water from stockings last fall and winter.

Ten ponds and small lakes will get an extra allocation of 30 to 50 broodstock trout that measure 17 inches to 24 inches and weigh 3 pounds to 8 pounds.

Locations of the ten Bonus Broodstock Ponds and Lakes are linked from http://www.njfishandwildlife.com/trtinfo_spring.htm.

Weekly in-season stocking information is also available from that page or by calling the Trout Stocking Hotline, 609-633-6765.

There's a reason the number of New Jersey trout anglers has increased more than 20 percent during the past five years.

It's because trout fishing has never been better in the Garden State.

Don't miss out this year - join the growing group of anglers who know the value and quality of New Jersey trout fishing.

Buying a license and trout stamp is easier than ever and in just minutes you can be on your way to enjoying some time in the outdoors while experiencing the thrill of trout fishing in New Jersey.

Simply visit http://www.njfishandwildlife.com to buy and print your fishing license and trout stamp online.

License buyers have the satisfaction of knowing 100 percent of their money goes toward improving fishing in New Jersey and protecting the quality of the state's waters both for fish and people.

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