{"id":2534,"date":"2022-01-31T00:43:37","date_gmt":"2022-01-31T00:43:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/?page_id=2534"},"modified":"2026-03-24T15:25:28","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T19:25:28","slug":"freshwater-fisheries-forums","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/fishing\/freshwater\/freshwater-fisheries-forums\/","title":{"rendered":"Freshwater Fisheries Forums"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Each year, Fish and Wildlife\u2019s Bureau of Freshwater Fisheries<\/a> holds three public forums to improve communication with the angling public and to solicit public input in shaping freshwater fisheries programs in the future. The forums are a perfect opportunity for all freshwater anglers to learn about existing programs and to share their views and recommendations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Forum topics cover all aspects of freshwater management, including both warmwater and coldwater fisheries. Each year updates on specific management activities are provided, as well as open discussions on future management recommendations. Over the years various regulatory, management and stocking changes have resulted from suggestions from anglers attending the forums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/i> Public Warm and Coolwater Fisheries Meeting<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Virtual Event<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Join NJDEP Fish & Wildlife\u2019s Bureau of Freshwater Fisheries to learn about current research, management and fish culture activities with warmwater and coolwater species. There will be an opportunity for you to share your views and recommendations for the future of freshwater fisheries in New Jersey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2026 Presentations will Include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n