Catch And Release Starts Friday

[Phil Lilley]

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The 2011 catch and release season is fast approaching--it starts Friday, November 11 at the sound of the horn.

<strong>Winter Catch and Release Season</strong>

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<li>Winter catch and release season is from the second Friday in November to the second Monday in February.  Days of the week - Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday only.</li>

<li>All anglers must possess a trout permit during the winter catch and release season.</li>

<li>The area open for winter fishing is from the hatchery to the bridge below the old dam in the lower campground.</li>

<li>Only flies are permitted during winter catch and release season.  A fly is defined as an artificial lure constructed on a single point hook, using any material except soft plastic and natural and scented bait that is tied, glued or otherwise permanently attached.</li>

</ul>

<div><strong>2011 Stocking numbers:</strong></div>

<div>1100 trout the week before the C&amp;R season starts.</div>

<div>350 trout per week through the winter</div>

<div>100 "lunkers"</div>

[Ill Trout Bum]

Love the C & R season! Tons of fish and usually small crowds. Any stocking info for the other parks as well?

[Buzz]

Not to nit pick, but the date for opening day is Friday 11/11/11.

[Phil Lilley]

Thanks