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Introduction to NJ Trout Fishing

Trout season opens April 5! Get ready to hit the water and catch a trout by attending this seminar. Let Pequest Natural Resource Education Center staff help you get hooked on trout fishing this spring. This talk is for new anglers who are learning to fish and would like to target trout.  Learn what gear […]

Fly Tying Crash Course

Have you wanted to explore fly tying but didn’t know where to start? Did you get a fly-tying kit for the holidays, and it all looks strange to you? Join the staff at Pequest Trout Hatchery and Natural Resource Education Center and let us walk you through the tools and process of fly tying. This […]

Talkin’ Turkey Seminars

Join New Jersey Fish & Wildlife’s R3 Hunting & Shooting Program in partnering with members of the New Jersey National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) for TWO FREE turkey hunting and calling seminars introducing YOU to the wonderful world of the wild turkey. This seminar is designed to provide participants 10 years and older with an […]

Winter Fly Fishing Essentials

Fly fishing isn’t just for the warmer months, you can fly fish in New Jersey year-round. Join the staff at Pequest Trout Hatchery and Natural Resource Education Center to learn about cold weather safety, what equipment you need and some additional tactics to try fly fishing to be successful. For ages 12 years and above. […]

Winter Fly Fishing Essentials

Fly fishing isn’t just for the warmer months, you can fly fish in New Jersey year-round. Join the staff at Pequest Trout Hatchery and Natural Resource Education Center to learn about cold weather safety, what equipment you need and some additional tactics to try fly fishing to be successful. For ages 12 years and above. […]

Canceled Winter Fishing Essentials

For more information, please visit the Pequest Trout Hatchery and Natural Resource Education Center at New Jersey Fish & Wildlife. Fish and Wildlife Events Calendar

Cold Weather Hiking Essentials

Don’t let the cold winter weather keep you from hiking the trails. Join the staff at the Pequest Trout Hatchery and Natural Resource Education Center as they walk you through what extra gear to have and what to be aware of when hiking in the cold. This is a classroom course; we will not be […]

Celebrating National Take A Hike Day

National Take A Hike Day falls on November 17 and is a celebration of the outdoors and gives us a chance to reconnect with nature. It is a day to enjoy the mental and physical health benefits of hiking. Pequest Staff will be celebrating this day, and we hope you will join us on one […]

Canceled Pequest Trout Hatchery Tour

For more information, please visit the Pequest Trout Hatchery and Natural Resource Education Center at New Jersey Fish & Wildlife.

Canceled Halloween Eve Night Hike

For more information, please visit the Pequest Trout Hatchery and Natural Resource Education Center at New Jersey Fish & Wildlife.

Fall Foliage Hike

Join the staff at the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center as we head out and explore one of the trails located on the Pequest Wildlife Management Area and take in the fall foliage.  Based on weather and trail conditions, we will decide which trail we will take on the day of the hike. The longest […]

Senior Fishing Rodeo

REGISTRATION CLOSED Are you 65 years of age or older? Join the Pequest staff for a few hours of relaxing outdoor time as we wet our lines in the pond. Pequest has stairs leading down to the pond edge and a wheelchair accessible platform for those who can't use the stairs. Whether you used to […]

Canceled Intermediate Fly Casting – 201

For more information, please visit the Pequest Trout Hatchery and Natural Resource Education Center at New Jersey Fish & Wildlife. Fish and Wildlife Events Calendar

Introduction to Fly Fishing Boot Camp

Have you wanted to get into fly fishing but didn’t know where to start?  Join the staff at the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center for a full-day Fly Fishing Bootcamp.  We will cover everything from regulations, gear, casting, where to go, and much more. The class will finish on our education pond where you get […]

Canceled Women’s Introduction to Fly Casting

For more information, please visit the Pequest Trout Hatchery and Natural Resource Education Center at New Jersey Fish & Wildlife. Fish and Wildlife Events Calendar

Introduction to NJ Trout Fishing

Fall trout stocking starts October 8! Get ready to hit the water and catch a trout by attending this seminar. Let us help you get hooked on trout fishing this fall. This talk is for new anglers who are learning to fish and would like to target trout.  Learn what gear you need, regulations, where […]

Canceled Fly Casting Basics – 101

For more information, please visit the Pequest Trout Hatchery and Natural Resource Education Center at New Jersey Fish & Wildlife. Fish and Wildlife Events Calendar

Introduction to Fly Fishing Boot Camp

Have you wanted to get into fly fishing but didn’t know where to start?  Join the staff at the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center for a full-day Fly Fishing Bootcamp.  We will cover everything from regulations, gear, casting, where to go, and much more. The class will finish on our education pond where you get […]

Women’s Introduction to Fly Fishing Boot Camp

Have you wanted to get into fly fishing but didn’t know where to start?  Join the staff at the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center for a full-day Fly Fishing Bootcamp.  We will cover everything from regulations, gear, casting, where to go, and much more. The class will finish on our education pond where you get […]

Introduction to NJ Trout Fishing

Fall trout stocking starts October 8! Get ready to hit the water and catch a trout by attending this seminar. Let us help you get hooked on trout fishing this fall. This talk is for new anglers who are learning to fish and would like to target trout.  Learn what gear you need, regulations, where […]