Trout: Catch-and-Release

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Refer to the Wildlife Code
2025 fishing cover
Season Not Open
November 14, 2025 - February 9, 2026
Hours

Hours vary by park.

Notes

This season is open only in the following trout parks: Maramec Spring Park, Bennett Spring State Park, Montauk State Park, and Roaring River State Park.

You may not keep trout during this season. Fishing is catch-and-release only.

You must have a trout permit and a fishing permit.

Trout Permit
Fishing Permit
Daily Fishing Permit
Small Game Hunting and Fishing Permit
Lifetime Conservation Partner (Hunting and Fishing) Permit (residents only)
Lifetime Fishing Permit (residents only)
Military Reduced Cost Permit
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