In New Jersey, the vast majority of trout caught are either Rainbow (40%), Brook (40%), or Brown Trout (20%). Lake Trout can also be found in deep, cold lakes in New Jersey, but are not common throughout the state.
Availability: Very Common
Average Size: 1/2 to 2 Lbs.
NJ State Record: 13 Lb. 0 Oz.
IGFA Record: 42 Lb. 2 Oz.
Average number stocked in NJ: 250,000
Availability: Very Common
Average Size: 1/4 to 1 Lbs.
NJ State Record: 7 Lb. 3 Oz.
IGFA Record: 14 Lb. 8 Oz.
Average number stocked in NJ: 250,000
Availability: Common
Average Size: 1/2 to 2 Lbs.
NJ State Record: 21 Lb. 6 Oz.
IGFA Record: 40 Lb. 4 Oz.
Average number stocked in NJ: 120,000
Availability: Found only in Round Valley Res. and Merrill Creek Res.
Average Size: 2 to 5 Lbs.
NJ State Record: 32 Lb. 8z.
IGFA Record: 66 Lb. 8 Oz.
Availability: Very Uncommon
Average Size: 1/2 to 1 Lbs.
NJ State Record: None
IGFA Record: 11 Lb. 0 Oz.
Availability: Very Uncommon
Average Size: 1/2 to 2 Lbs.
NJ State Record: None
IGFA Record: 41 Lb. 0 Oz.
Availability: Very Uncommon
Average Size: 1/2 to 2 Lbs.
NJ State Record: None
IGFA Record: 18 Lb. 9 Oz.