Spring 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 spring and jump-start the open water fishing season.
“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.
Additionally, Game and Parks is seeking input from trout anglers, particularly those who fish put-and-take lakes. A survey is available at Trout Survey. Information from this survey will be used to inform future trout management and stocking decisions.
The following is a schedule for trout set to be stocked in the KBRX listening area, including quantities. Dates can change because of weather or unforeseen circumstances:
Week of March 1
East Branch Verdigre Creek, Royal, 200
Week of March 8
Carney Pond, O’Neill, 750
East Branch Verdigre Creek, Royal, 200
Gracie Creek Pond, Burwell, 1,000
Week of March 15
East Branch Verdigre Creek, Royal, 200
Week of March 22
East Branch Verdigre Creek, Royal, 200
Week of March 29
East Branch Verdigre Creek, Royal, 200
Week of April 5
East Branch Verdigre Creek, Royal, 200
Week of April 12
Keller Park SRA Pond No. 4, Long Pine, 200
Keller Park SRA Pond No. 5, Long Pine, 250
East Branch Verdigre Creek, Royal, 200
Grove Sand Pit, Royal, 50
Week of April 19
East Branch Verdigre Creek, Royal, 200
Week of April 26
East Branch Verdigre Creek, Royal, 200
