Round Valley Lake Trout

Round Valley lake Trout-Trolling technique using cannon downriggers.
Round valley lake trout. Anglers must follow the posted special fishing regulations that apply. Our primary purpose is to supplement the State Of New Jerseys stocking of trout and herring in. But larger lakers prowl the deep waters of Round Valley.
Rainbow and brown trout are stocked annually and lake trout are abundant. The New Jersey Division of Wildlife a department of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection claims the reservoir is the southernmost body of water that contains naturally reproducing lake trout. But larger lakers prowl the deep waters of Round Valley.
Trout may be harvested within the regulations as shown on page 23 in the Trout Regulations. It is a new private state of the art hatchery that utilizes a re-circulating system that helps better control the water temperature. Reaching depths of 180 feet the 2350-acre reservoir is renowned for its clear blue waters and being the southernmost body of water that contains naturally reproducing lake trout.
The Round Valley Trout Association RVTA is a non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining and improving the fishery at the Round Valley Reservoir. We ended the trip off with 14 laker. Covering over 2000 acres and with depths of nearly 200 feet Round Valley Reservoir contains the cold water habitat that is capable of producing large lake trout.
Stomachs were preserved in ethanol and later analyzed by NJDFW staff. Lake Trout Sept 16-Nov 30 Catch and Release only. The Division of Fish and Wildlife manages the reservoir as a trophy lake.
Round Valley and Merrill Creek Reservoirs Trophy Trout Lakes are open to year round fishing. 2021 SPRING TROUT STOCKING UPDATES CHANGES 3521 - Spooky Brook Park Pond Somerset Co - Will not be stocked due to ongoing work to dredge the lake. The New Jersey state record lake trout belongs to Gregory Young of Whitehouse Station who caught his 32-pound 8-ounce lake trout at Round Valley Reservoir in Hunterdon County on May 4 2002.