Trout restocking underway at area lakes, creeks

Cutthroat and rainbow trout will be stocked by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission to enhance fishing opportunities this fall and winter.

“This program emphasizes the urban and community waters statewide,” said Greg Anderson, Game and Parks’ fish production supervisor. “Ten-inch trout are stocked to provide angling opportunities for all ages to catch and harvest.”

The stocking of trout began the week of Sept. 11 with cutthroat and rainbow species stocked in the Northwest District and continues weekly statewide throughout the fall.

“Hatchery crews work tirelessly throughout the year and drive thousands of miles ensuring trout arrive safe and healthy to their destinations,” Anderson said. “Although we have a schedule, Nebraska’s weather — or other unforeseen circumstances — may alter our plans. Be assured we’ll accommodate changes and get every trout stocked in Nebraska’s lake, ponds and creeks.”

Stocking also will take place in November and December as time and weather permit.

At Grove Sandpit, near Royal, 100 cutthroats will be stocked by Oct. 2.

Last week, 200 rainbow trout were stocked to the East Branchh Verdigre Creek, by Royal., with another 200 expected to be added this week.

Upcoming stocking dates include

• Week of Oct. 2:

East Branch Verdigre Creek, Royal, 200

Grove Sandpit, Royal, 75

Ta-Ha-Zouka Park Lake, Norfolk, 1,500

• Week of Oct. 9:

East Branch Verdigre Creek, Royal, 200

• Week of Oct. 16:

Ord City Lake (Auble's Pond), Ord, 1,500

Gracie Creek Pond, Burwell, 1,000

East Branch Verdigre Creek, Royal, 200

Grove Lake WMA lake, Royal, 1,500

• Week of Oct. 23:

East Branch Verdigre Creek, Royal, 200