Winter Trout Stocking: Catch-and-Eat

​It is time to add trout fishing to your wintertime activities. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has announced its 2019-20 winter trout stocking schedule. TWRA plans to release approximately 90,000 rainbow trout into Tennessee waters from late November through March. These are streams that will not support trout in the heat of the summer, but can provide nearby trout fishing opportunities for anglers during the winter months. The fisheries include many city park ponds, state parks, dam tailwaters, and other streams. This is a great opportunity to introduce children or first-time anglers to fishing.
 
The trout will average about 10 inches in length. The daily creel limit is seven, but there is no size limit. The intent is to catch-and-eat, not catch-and-release. Anglers are reminded that a trout license is needed in addition to the fishing license. The complete stocking schedule and updates can be found on TWRA’s website at www.tnwildlife.org in the Fishing section. Please note that the dates and locations are subject to change. 

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