From the New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife:

Weekday dates for group programming at the Pequest Trout Hatchery and Natural Resource Education Center are still available for July and August. Groups with a minimum of 15 participants in grades 2 and up may schedule group programs. The basic program consists of a video about the hatchery followed by a guided tour. This program runs for two hours and can accommodate a maximum of 100 people.

Fishing education classes are offered from April through October to groups with between 10 and 25 people. Classes cover safety, ethics, technique and equipment followed by an actual fishing experience on Pequest's trout stocked education pond. All equipment is provided, however, you must supply the bait.

Groups may also combine the two programs for a four hour education experience at the hatchery. The day will start off with the video and tour of the facility. After a break for lunch, the group and staff reconvene for the fishing education portion of the program.

There are picnic facilities on the grounds, but no vending machines or indoor/sheltered eating facilities. Students will be outdoors for part of the program and should dress accordingly. Programs are conducted rain or shine and there are no rain dates. There are no fees charged for the programs.

For further information or to schedule a program please call 908-637-4125.

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