10/6/2009
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources 2009 fall trout stocking will take place during the weeks of October 13 and 19, according to Curtis I. Taylor, Chief of the DNR’s Wildlife Resources Section. Approximately 35,000 pounds of trout will be stocked during the two-week period in 25 streams and nine lakes as indicated in the 2009 Fishing Regulations booklet. Brood trout will make up about 17 percent of the total poundage.
“Stream flows are low again this year, but all waters will be stocked with trout as scheduled,” said Taylor. “While stocking the lakes is generally not a problem under these conditions, getting the trout spread out in the streams can be a challenge.”
However, according to Taylor, “Our hatchery personnel are very dedicated and knowledgeable of the streams, and know where the trout can be stocked safely.”
Because of low, clear flows, anglers will have to use their best angling skills to be successful. Anglers can call the Fishing Hotline at 304-558-3399 or visit the Web site at www.wvdnr.gov to find out which streams and lakes have been stocked each day.
Contact Information
Curtis Taylor
304-558-2771
wildlife@wvdnr.gov