Top 5 reasons to fish New Jersey wild trout streams

[Catskill]

1. Natural Beauty: New Jersey has many scenic streams that are nestled within picturesque surroundings, providing a serene and peaceful environment to fish, relax, or hike. The state is home to numerous natural and protected areas such as the Ken Lockwood Gorge, Van Campens Brook, The Pequest, the Musconetcong watershed, and a plethora of others that offer visitors beautiful scenery within an hour or so from NYC.
   
   
2. Variety of Trout Species: Many New Jersey trout streams are stocked and offer an opportunity to catch a variety of trout species including brook trout, brown trout, and rainbow trout. The streams are also home to other species of fish such as smallmouth bass, pickerel, and panfish.
   
   
3. Conservation: Fishing for wild trout in New Jersey streams can help support conservation efforts to protect and preserve native fish populations. By practicing catch-and-release fishing and following local fishing regulations, anglers can help ensure that wild trout populations remain healthy and sustainable for years to come.
   
   
4. Relaxation and Recreation: Fishing is a great way to relax and unwind from the stresses of daily life. It can also be a fun recreational activity for families and friends to enjoy together, while enjoying the natural beauty of New Jersey's streams.

 

[lightenup]

Those dogs look familiar...
Unfortunately NJ doesn't stock Brookies or Browns anymore due to disease. You have to look hard for them on the popular rivers, but they are still there. If you catch one it will likely be much more spry and beautiful than the wet rag stockies the division puts in...Suckers are natives and fight hard also, so why not? I got one on a dry fly once, ....once

 

[dcabarle]

Damn, those dogs do look familiar. I think this guy might be stalking me.

 

[lightenup]

I think it might be you...

 

[dcabarle]

Not me. My dogs are much better looking.

 

[baccala]

Hello

 

[dcabarle]

Hello

Hello, is it me you're looking for?

 

[FIN-ITE 34]

'Cause I wonder where you are and I wonder what you do

 

[lightenup]

are you somewhere feeling lonely, or is someone loving you?

 

[dcabarle]

Tell me how to win your heart, for I haven't got a clue.

 

[NJpatbee]

1. Natural Beauty: New Jersey has many scenic streams that are nestled within picturesque surroundings, providing a serene and peaceful environment to fish, relax, or hike. The state is home to numerous natural and protected areas such as the Ken Lockwood Gorge, Van Campens Brook, The Pequest, the Musconetcong watershed, and a plethora of others that offer visitors beautiful scenery within an hour or so from NYC.
   
   
2. Variety of Trout Species: Many New Jersey trout streams are stocked and offer an opportunity to catch a variety of trout species including brook trout, brown trout, and rainbow trout. The streams are also home to other species of fish such as smallmouth bass, pickerel, and panfish.
   
   
3. Conservation: Fishing for wild trout in New Jersey streams can help support conservation efforts to protect and preserve native fish populations. By practicing catch-and-release fishing and following local fishing regulations, anglers can help ensure that wild trout populations remain healthy and sustainable for years to come.
   
   
4. Relaxation and Recreation: Fishing is a great way to relax and unwind from the stresses of daily life. It can also be a fun recreational activity for families and friends to enjoy together, while enjoying the natural beauty of New Jersey's streams.

New Jersey has some amazing wild trout fishing. You just have to look for it, and it’s not for everyone. I’d rather catch a 12 inch wild brookie than a 24 inch stocked trout, but that is just me after 60 years of trout fishing.

 

[dcabarle]

I’d rather catch a 12 inch wild brookie than a 24 inch stocked trout, but that is just me after 60 years of trout fishing.

I have to agree, although, brookie fishing isn't my cup of tea. Brookies can be beautiful but for, I like tricking a nice wild rainbow or brown any day because I like the fight! I think the smaller the trout, the prettier it is, whether that's a brookie, bow, or brown. Tiger trout on the other hand - BLAH!!! Don't like them at all!