2014 Trout Stocking

98,000 catchable trout will be stocked all over Ohio. In Clark County in Clark Lake (creative naming, around here
huh?) stocking will be March 27. It might not feel like spring all over, but it's time. No ice. Get out.

You can see the complete listing here. http://wildlife.ohiodnr.gov/fishing/trout-stocking-dates

The most recent radio show/podcast of Buckeye Sportsman had an interview on techniques to catch them. It might be slightly different than you'd expect since these fish are new to the outdoors. They're not Fish Ohio fish, but they're perfect for the table.

Ohio Trout Stockings 2012

Every year the Ohio DNR stocks many lakes and ponds around Ohio with catch-able size trout. Most of these waters can't support the trout through the entire year. The water is simply too warm. I won't get into my opinions on conservation, dollars spent, etc. regarding this government handout. I understand it's too provide opportunity in areas where it might not exist otherwise...

So get out there and take advantage of this opportunity with the wiggle fish before they succumb to the heat or somebody else catches them. According to the Buckeye Sportsmen Podcast, Dan Armitage says don't over think it. A crappie minnow a foot below a bobber is all you need.

Check out the Ohio spring planned stockings here.

Photo from the Ohio DNR Website.