By Daryl Bauer
In case you have not seen the news release already, this is making the rounds:
Excerpt from OutdoorNebraska.gov:
‘Fall rainbow trout stocking has begun‘
By Jerry Kane
The annual fall stocking of rainbow trout into ponds and lakes across Nebraska has begun.
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission fish hatcheries staff is releasing catchable (10-inch or greater) trout to enhance fishing opportunities this fall and winter.
In addition to rainbow trout, Game and Parks will stock into Lake Ogallala thousands of cutbows – a cutthroat/rainbow trout hybrid – for anglers looking to catch a different species.
“This popular program emphasizes our urban and community waters statewide,” said Daryl Bauer, Game and Parks’ fisheries outreach program manager. “We encourage anglers to get out and enjoy the weather and harvest a few trout.
“Don’t let this pass by as an opportunity to teach a new angler how to fish either,” Bauer said. “Trout are a great starter fish.”
For young or new anglers, a spinning or spincast rod-and-reel with a worm baited hook work well.
If you are just getting into fishing, read Game and Parks’ Going Fishing Guide, available at OutdoorNebraska.gov. There, you also can find additional information on fishing or buy your fishing permit.
Game and Parks is seeking input from trout anglers, particularly those who fish put-and-take lakes. To accomplish this, a survey is available at OutdoorNebraska.gov. Search “trout stocking reports.” Information from this survey will be used to inform future trout management and stocking decisions.
Find the complete trout stocking schedule, including quantities of rainbow or cutbow trout to be stocked in water bodies across the state through the link below. Remember: Dates can change because of weather or unforeseen circumstances.
Then, find a kid and take ‘em fishing!