The Brooktrout - New Jersey's State Fish

Jersey Shore Chapter of Trout Unlimited

Trout Unlimited's mission is to conserve, protect and restore North America's trout and salmon fisheries and their watersheds. It is a private, non-profit organization with 125,000 members in 500 chapters nationwide.

The members of the Jersey Shore Chapter of Trout Unlimited primarily reside in the central New Jersey coastal counties of Monmouth and Ocean. Our conservation activities include yearly stream cleanups and helping with the Sea Run Brown Trout stocking program run by the New Jersey Department of Fish and Wildlife. Our members enjoy both fresh and saltwater fly fishing, and the chapter runs a variety of trips and educational activities throughout the year.

Don't forget - renew now for 2008!

Our meetings now start at 7:30 P.M. with the program beginning at 8:00 P.M. Fly tying still starts at 7:00 P.M.

Teachers - Ask us about TU's "Trout in the Classroom" program!

Check out this presentation on the Trout in the Classroom program at Sparta Middle School. Note: This is a very large Adobe Acrobat PDF file, so a high speed Internet connection (or a lot of patience...) is recommended to view this presentation.
Send an email to for more information.

Volunteer Opportunities...

Trout in the Classroom

NOTE: Help with egg deliveries needed soon - please contact Ken DeVory for more information.
The Jersey Shore Chapter of Trout Unlimited will again be helping several area teachers during the coming school year with Trout-in-the-Classroom (TIC) programs in local schools, and we need volunteers! This program is growing rapidly, and we really could use your help - our chapter will be supporting many more schools than last year. If you're interested in helping the TIC program, PLEASE contact our new TIC coordinator Ken DeVory. Many of the tasks occur during the school day, so if you can spend a few days here and there to help out, it would be sincerely appreciated. This is a great opportunity to get involved and help out with a really great program.

Fall Conservation Day

We will again be having a table at the Fall Conservation Day event to be held at the Forest Resource Education Center, 370 East Jackson Hwy, Jackson, on October 4, 2008, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and could use your help in manning the table to help spread the word about JSTU and the importance of cold water stream conservation. Working at this event is always a lot of fun, so please contact Duane Lloyd at 732-477-1465 if can lend a hand on October 4th.

Coming Events...

Regular Monthly Meeting - 7:30 P.M., September 16, 2008

Speaker: Marty Boa of the NJ Outdoor Alliance

Fall Conservation Day - 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., October 4, 2008

NJ Dept. of Environmental Protection, Division of Parks and Forestry, Forest Resource Education Center, 370 East Jackson Hwy, Jackson will host the Fall Conservation Day Saturday October 4, 2008 from 10am to 3pm. The Jersey Shore TU Chapter will have a table by the talking tree just over the bridge. In addition to our display of activities, pictures, and fly fishing things, a presentation will be given on what is Trout Water and how to protect it. We will need some help in manning the booth. Please contact Duane Lloyd at 732-477-1465 for more information.

Regular Monthly Meeting - 7:30 P.M., October 21, 2008

Speaker: Steve Taylor, the Manasquan River Keeper

Fall Connetquot Trip - October 22, 2007

NOTE: The trip is on a Wednesday this year!
Come join us for our annual fall Connetquot trip at the Connetquot River State Park Preserve on Long Island. Don't forget to renew your NY state license. Special rules!!! No wading above the hatchery/parking lot (beats 17-32). Only rubber footed hip boots below the hatchery/parking lot (beats 16-9). You may wet-wade below the hatchery in rubber-soled shoes/sneakers. No felt soled waders/shoes of any kind.

Regular Monthly Meeting - 7:30 P.M., November 18, 2008

Speaker: Mike Rubino from Stripers Unlimited

Check out the certificate presented to JSTU at the Forest Resource Education Center, Jackson, NJ. Spring Conservation Day, April 17, 2004, "Talking Tree" Dedication Ceremony