Changes in visitation announced at Grove trout rearing station

New visitation rules will be in place this spring at Grove Trout Rearing Station, near Royal, for the safety of the trout being raised there.

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is balancing its obligation to raise quality, healthy trout with its commitment to education and visitation at the popular facility.

Although most visitors have followed the facility’s rules, some have not, causing stress to fish that compromises their health and increases mortality. Treating the trout has led to an increased cost of production. Repairs also had to be made to fish production sites.

To keep the reari...