Catch 'Em While You Can!

10-inch Rainbow Trout are Being Stocked Across Nebraska
If the recent warm weather has you itching to get outside, we have the perfect reason: our annual round of spring trout stockings! Hatchery trucks have been out stocking catchable sized rainbow trout in many Nebraska locations this month and we have additional locations coming up, including this Saturday's stocking bonanza.
Don't sneak off fishing by yourself either; trout fishing is a great family activity. Trout are easy to catch on a variety of baits, making them good for beginning anglers. Bait options include marshmallows, corn and nightcrawlers, but artificial flies and small spinners can also be used. Tackle is simple: a basic rod and reel, cane pole or a fly rod.

Locations stocked earlier this Month:

Bridgeport State Recreation Area (Northwest Lake)

Terry's Pit in Terrytown

Lake Ogallala

Niobrara State Park Ponds

March 15: CenturyLink Lake at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park

Windmill State Recreation Area near Gibbon (Lake 1)

Holdrege City Park Lake (North Park)

Ord City Pond (Auble's Pond)

March 16: Auburn Rotary Club Lake
Fremont State Recreation Area (Lake No. 2)

March 17: (times are plus or minus 30 minutes)

TaHaZouka Park Lake in Norfolk - 9:30 a.m.

Barnett Park Pond in McCook - 10 a.m.

Such's Lake in Grand Island - 10:15 a.m.

Pawnee Park West in Columbus - 11 a.m.

Lake Halleck in Papillion - 11 a.m.

Heartwell Park in Hastings - 11:15 a.m.

Lexington City Park Lake - noon

Steinhart Park Pond in Nebraska City - 12:30 p.m.

Holmes Lake in Lincoln - 3:30 p.m.

March 19: Stanton Lake in Falls City

Pawnee City Pond

Humboldt City Park Lake

Later March Stockings:

Rock Creek Lake in Dundy County

Scottsbluff Zoo pond in Scottsbluff

Morrill Sandpits (North and Middle ponds)

April Stockings:

Grabel Ponds 1, 2 and 3 in Fort Robinson State Park

Gilbert-Baker Pond near Harrison

Chadron City Reservoirs near Chadron (North and South ponds)

Chadron State Park Pond

Carter P. Johnson Lake in Fort Robinson State Park .

Anglers 16 years or older will need a 2012 Nebraska Fishing permit. Fishing at a state park or recreation area? You'll need a 2012 Nebraska Park permit.