Special Stocking of Trout a Great Way to Welcome Spring

Welcome in Spring by having some fun in the great outdoors. Nothing beats spending the day fishing - especially if you are fishing for something that's relatively easy to catch, and might not be available in your area all the time.

On March 18th, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will be stocking rainbow trout in selected Nebraska waters. A coldwater fish, trout are typically stocked in several lakes throughout the state during the early winter. This added spring trout stocking provides area anglers with several weeks of opportunity to fish for different species in waters close to home. It's a great way to shake off those winter blues and get ready for the months of fishing ahead.

The trout to be stocked will be approximately 10 inches in length. They are interested in a variety of bait, and are fairly easy to catch, which makes fishing for trout an especially good activity to share with children. So round up your family and friends for a spring fishing trip to any of the places where the stockings are scheduled to occur:

Make your plans now to take advantage of this spring fishing opportunity - and don't forget that trout are easy to prepare and taste great too. For recipe ideas, check out NEBRASKAland Magazine's Wild Game Cookbook.

Haven't gotten your 2006 Fishing permit? Click here to purchase your Fishing permit (or any permit). Permits are also available from any Nebraska Game and Parks Commission office or from over 900 other retailers statewide. For more information on fishing in Nebraska, including a list of public fishing waters, permit requirements, and regulations, pick up a copy of the 2006 Fishing Guide, available anywhere fishing permits are sold.