01-28-2007, 09:35 PM
COUNCIL BLUFFS - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources plans to stock 1,400 catchable size rainbow trout in West Big Lake and Sauganash Lake at Western Historic Trails Center, near Council Bluffs, around 3 p.m., on Jan. 24.
"This is an opportunity to catch fish unique to the area without having to travel a great distance," said Chris Larson, fisheries supervisor for southwest Iowa. Ice conditions are variable, and anglers are encouraged to use caution.
Trout, native to streams in northeast Iowa, are the only coldwater game species in the state. Since they cannot live in warm temperatures, the DNR stocks them in the fall when the weather cools, and they are fished out by spring when the weather warms. Trout are ideal for small, urban lakes because they are easy to catch and provide an activity for families during the winter months.
Iowa residents and non-residents, regardless of age, must pay a trout fee to fish for or possess trout. Individuals, 16 years and older, must also have a valid fishing license. Children, under 16 years, fishing with a properly licensed adult (ie. fishing license and trout fee) do not need a trout fee to fish for or possess trout, but together their daily limit is five trout. For more information on fishing rules, see the 2007 Iowa Fishing Regulations booklet.
For more information, contact the Southwest Iowa Fisheries Office at 712-769-2587.
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"This is an opportunity to catch fish unique to the area without having to travel a great distance," said Chris Larson, fisheries supervisor for southwest Iowa. Ice conditions are variable, and anglers are encouraged to use caution.
Trout, native to streams in northeast Iowa, are the only coldwater game species in the state. Since they cannot live in warm temperatures, the DNR stocks them in the fall when the weather cools, and they are fished out by spring when the weather warms. Trout are ideal for small, urban lakes because they are easy to catch and provide an activity for families during the winter months.
Iowa residents and non-residents, regardless of age, must pay a trout fee to fish for or possess trout. Individuals, 16 years and older, must also have a valid fishing license. Children, under 16 years, fishing with a properly licensed adult (ie. fishing license and trout fee) do not need a trout fee to fish for or possess trout, but together their daily limit is five trout. For more information on fishing rules, see the 2007 Iowa Fishing Regulations booklet.
For more information, contact the Southwest Iowa Fisheries Office at 712-769-2587.
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