Today is the first day of preseason trout stocking! Waters are closed to fishing and hatchery staff are out stocking New Jersey’s rivers, streams, ponds and lakes. Hatchery staff look for appropriate locations along waterways to toss trout. This toss helps energize the fish and gets water moving through their gills. We do not dip or place the fish near the edge of the water where they are more prone to predation and other dangers. Tossing the trout also increases stocking efficiency and staff sa