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Each year, Fish and Wildlife’s Bureau of Freshwater Fisheries holds three public forums to improve communication with the angling public and to solicit public input in shaping freshwater fisheries programs in the future. The forums are a perfect opportunity for all freshwater anglers to learn about existing programs and to share their views and recommendations.
Forum topics cover all aspects of freshwater management, including both warmwater and coldwater fisheries. Each year updates on specific management activities are provided, as well as open discussions on future management recommendations. Over the years various regulatory, management and stocking changes have resulted from suggestions from anglers attending the forums.
Fish Code Changes Meeting
Thursday, January 16, 2025 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Virtual Event
Join NJDEP Fish & Wildlife’s Bureau of Freshwater Fisheries Chief Shawn Crouse as he presents changes to the fishing regulations and programs proposed for 2026. You will also have an opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback.
Public Warm and Coolwater Fisheries Meeting
Thursday, February 20, 2025 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Virtual Event
Join NJDEP Fish & Wildlife’s Bureau of Freshwater Fisheries to learn about current research, management and fish culture activities with warmwater and coolwater species. There will be an opportunity for you to share your views and recommendations for the future of freshwater fisheries in New Jersey.
Register to attend this meeting . This meeting is hosted on GoToWebinar and registration is required.
Annual Trout Stocking Meeting
Tuesday, March 11, 2025 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Virtual Event
Join NJDEP Fish & Wildlife’s Bureau of Freshwater Fisheries to learn about current activities with the trout stocking program. This important meeting provides an excellent opportunity for anglers to ask questions, voice their opinions and give suggestions regarding New Jersey’s trout stocking program.
Register to attend this meeting . This meeting is hosted on GoToWebinar and registration is required.
Previous Forum Recordings
Freshwater Fisheries Forum
- 2024 First Freshwater Fisheries Forum
- 2024 Second Freshwater Fisheries Forum
- 2023 Freshwater Fisheries Forum
- 2022 First Freshwater Fisheries Forum
- 2022 Second Freshwater Fisheries Forum
Annual Trout Stocking Meeting
