New Jersey anglers got good news as several lakes and ponds across the state were freshly stocked with Rainbow Trout — and all of them are officially OPEN for fishing.

Unlike previous years, all trout‑stocked lakes and ponds now remain open year‑round, even during the preseason stocking period. However, rivers and streams are closed to fishing from March 23 through April 11 at 8 a.m.

Below is the full list of waters stocked.

🎣 Lakes & Ponds Stocked Today

Burlington County

• Crystal Lake
• Edgewater Park Pond
• Laurel Pond
• Northern Community Park Pond
• Pemberton Lake
• Sylvan Lake

Camden County

• Tippins Pond

Morris County

• Burnham Park Pond
• Speedwell Lake

Cape May County

• Ponderlodge Pond
• Tuckahoe Lake

Cumberland County

• South Vineland Park Pond

Hunterdon County

• Demott Pond

Important Regulations

• OPEN: All stocked lakes and ponds
• CLOSED: All rivers and streams during the preseason stocking period
• March 23 – April 11 at 8 a.m.

Anglers are encouraged to review the full 2026 freshwater fishing regulations for gear rules, limits, and stocking schedules.

🔗 Full regulations and details:
https://dep.nj.gov/…/digest-freshwater-fishing-2026...