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COLUMBUS ñ More than 25,000 rainbow trout measuring 10 to 12 inches will be released into 25 Ohio lakes during October to enhance public fishing opportunities and encourage more people to fish, the Ohio Division of Wildlife said.
The purchase of the Castalia Hatchery two years ago has provided a boost in trout production and fishing opportunities for Ohioans. "This October will mark the beginning of a new fall release program, which will be very similar to the spring trout program that we have run for many years. The spring program has been very popular, and we expect the same for our new fall program," said Gary Isbell, executive administrator of fish management and research for the Ohio Division of Wildlife.
The first release will be made on October 14 into Antrim Park Lake in central Ohio, and Sycamore St. Park and Tawawa lakes in southwest Ohio. The daily catch limit is five trout per angler.
Anglers age 16 and older must have an Ohio fishing license. Those age 66 and older may obtain a free fishing license. The resident annual fishing license costs $15 and is valid March 1 through February 29, 2000. A one-day fishing license may be purchased for $7.
Uploaded: 9/23/1999
Uploaded: 9/23/1999