ATTN ANGLERS: TWRA Begins Winter Trout Stocking Across Tennessee
SPRINGFIELD TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News) – The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is kicking off its 2023-2025 Winter Trout Stocking Program, bringing over 75,000 rainbow trout to ponds, streams, and lakes across the state—including here in Robertson County! With scheduled release dates and scenic locations, this program provides a great chance for family outings, introducing kids or new anglers to fishing, and for seasoned anglers to enjoy a fresh winter catch. Here’s what to expect for this year’s trout stocking!
Here’s all the info:
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency will begin its 2023-2025 Winter Trout Stocking Program throughout Tennessee. TWRA plans to release over 75,000 Rainbow Trout throughout the state including right here in Robertson County!
These fisheries provide a great opportunity to introduce children or first-time anglers to fishing. Ponds, streams, and small lakes across the state are stocked with rainbow trout during the winter months, when water temperatures are cold, and the trout can thrive in the cold water.
Trout will be stocked along the Springfield Greenway starting at the bridge at the fairgrounds and upstream from there.
Springfield:
Thursday, December 5, 2024
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Thursday, February 27, 2025
*Dates are subject to change depending on the weather.
There are more than 40 locations for this year’s winter trout stocking. Many of these locations are in urban areas and include walking trails, playgrounds, and pavilions making them the perfect place to take the family or first-time angler. It also makes a great place for anglers wanting to catch some tasty trout.
The trout will average about 10 inches in length. The daily creel limit is seven, but there is no size limit. Anglers are reminded that a trout license is needed in addition to the fishing license.
Please note that the dates and locations are subject to change. Updates can be found on TWRA’s website. For areas not listed in this program, see the 2024-2025 stocking schedule and tailwater schedule on the website.
Mobile: To See The Latest Stories or to share this article, scroll below
