Trout: Catch-and-Release

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Refer to the Wildlife Code
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Season Open
November 10, 2023 - February 12, 2024
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
Learn more about the species
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Trout
Brown, Rainbow