Fall stockings of rainbow trout into ponds and lakes across Nebraska are beginning.
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission fish hatcheries staff are releasing 12-inch trout to enhance fishing opportunities this fall.
“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.”
Those just getting into fishing, are encouraged to read Game and Parks’ Going Fishing Guide, available at OutdoorNebraska.gov. There, they also can find additional information on fishing or buy a fishing permit.
The following is a schedule for trout set to be stocked, including quantities. Dates can change because of weather or unforeseen circumstances:
Week of Sept. 28
Chadron State Park Pond, Chadron, 200
Chadron Wildlife Management Area Pond, Chadron, 50
Cherry Creek Diversion Pond, Fort Robinson SP, Crawford, 200
Grable Pond South, Fort Robinson SP, Crawford, 500
Grable Pond Middle, Fort Robinson SP, Crawford, 450
Week of Oct. 12
Laing Lake, Alliance, 1,000