Rod & reel
Ugly Stik GX2 spinning combo
Look for a configuration suited to smaller trout lures.
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Colonial Lake
Colonial Lake remains in the archived map, but New Jersey removed it from the trout stocking program for 2026.
- Latest completed stocking
- Not currently available
- Next published stocking
- Not currently available
- Map source checked
- September 5, 2026
Before you head out
- An older map listing does not establish current stocking participation.
- Read the state’s 2026 changes and choose another mapped water when researching this year’s trout schedule.
Access details
- Shore access
- Not currently available
- Parking
- Not currently available
- Boat access
- Not currently available
Availability and public access at the map pin have not been verified. Follow posted signs and the land manager’s current information.
Local fishing reports
A verified local catch report for this water is not currently available. Check regional reports and stream gauges.
Get ready for a day on the bank.
Compare a rod and reel, a tackle box, and a chair for established shore areas. Check the walk from parking before packing bulky gear.
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Keep it organized
Plano 3-tray tackle box
Keep discarded line and used tackle out of the water.
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Coleman portable chair with cooler
Leave room for other anglers to reach the water.
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Published stocking records
A published schedule is a plan. Historical plans stay unverified until there is evidence that the stocking was completed.
| Published date | Fish | Quantity in record | Record status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 22, 2025 | Trout | 190 | Past schedule · unverified | NJDEP |
A few more waters nearby
Straight-line distances between mapped water points, not driving distances.