04-20-2003, 06:18 AM
Hey there guys,
Here in the LA County, both the county and the California DFG have, for a number of years, had a 'fishing in the city' program where they combined forces to stock lakes within the county with catchable trout and catfish.
If you're curious and never have fished the various park lakes, you'll be pleased to know that the DFG website (www.dfg.gov.ca) has a page giving the species, periods, and places where fish will be planted during the week. If you haven't taken advantage of this fishing opprotunity, now's the time to try it. Caution: Some lakes are already suspending trout plants.
Fish Plantings are not year-round. Once the weather and the lake waters begin to warm, trout planting will decease until suspended and continued planting of catfish will be made.
Most lakes' access is free to the public, while others charge entrance fees. DFG rules are inforced and a California fishing license is required for those over the age of 16.
These places are great to take youngsters and or practice up for that first fishing trip of the season.
JapanRon
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