Minutes of the meeting of the nj fish and game council

[AndyS]

**Chief Barno advised that the fall and winter trout stocking is completed and the year is closed. Field work for the year is also finished. The Round Valley population is still a problem. This was the first year that no lake trout over 30 inches or over 10 pounds were taken. The largest trout was a female weighing about 9 pounds. The Division still supports the harvest of trout from 15‐20 inches long, and the fish of all sizes appear to be healthy. All of the fieldwork done for inventory of Lake Hopatcong is completed, and the draft should be done in mid‐ January. Last year’s activity reports are expected to be ready for the February Council meeting. The North Jersey Fisheries Forum was rescheduled this year for January 24 at Hackettstown. The South Jersey Form will be on February 21. The trout Meeting will take place at Pequest on February 28. All three meetings will be at 10:00AM. The Open House at Pequest is scheduled for March 28 and March 29. The opening day of trout season is April 4.
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE NJ FISH AND GAME COUNCIL
Central Region Office Robbinsville, NJ December 16, 2014