Page 8 - 2019 NOV/DEC Outdoor Oklahoma

Off the Beaten Path

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TROUT STOCKING BEGINS NOV. 1 AT SEASONAL SPOTS

While fishing can be good year-round in Oklahoma, some Close to Home Fishing locations in major urban areas: Okla-
especially exciting angling is in store for those who take advan- homa City’s Dolese Youth Park Pond and Jenks’ Veterans Pond.
tage of the state’s trout fisheries during the colder months of Trout anglers must carry a resident or nonresident fishing
the year. license while fishing. In addition, trout anglers at Dolese Youth
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation oper- Park Pond must have an Oklahoma City fishing permit.
ates two year-round trout fisheries in the Lower Mountain Fork Trout, both rainbows and browns, are introduced species to
River below Broken Bow dam and in the Lower Illinois River Oklahoma. They thrive in colder waters and make excellent table
below Tenkiller Ferry Dam. Trout are normally stocked in fare. Using ultralight fishing gear with 4- to 6-pound test line and
those areas every week or two. small hooks can lead to some thrilling action. For other tips, go to
Beginning Nov. 1, The Wildlife Department will begin stock- www.wildlifedepartment.com and search for “trout in Oklahoma.”
ing trout in six other designated trout fishing areas. Those Trout fishing regulations, including daily and size lim-
areas are Perry CCC/Lake Perry Park, Robbers Cave, Blue its, restricted areas and maps, can be found in the current
River, Lake Watonga, Medicine Creek and Lake Carl Etling. Oklahoma Hunting & Fishing Regulations Guide online at
For more details, go to wildlifedepartment.com and search for wildlifedepartment.com, on the Go Outdoors Oklahoma
“trout information.” mobile app, or in print where fishing and hunting licenses
Trout fishing is also available from Dec. 1 to Feb. 28 at two are sold.

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