Lakes and ponds across the state will soon be stocked with rainbow trout for winter fishing.
The Fisheries Division of the Kansas Wildlife and Parks says that six bodies of water – Minded Land Pit #30, Ft. Scott Fern Lake, Kings Lake at Emporia State University, Vic’s Lake in Sedgwick County, O.J. Watson Park Pond in Wichita and Carey Park Pond in Hutchinson were stocked this week with trout.
The division said other locations across the state will be stocked next week.
“Fishing success should pick up with more Trout in the water,” KDWPFD said. “Good Luck and let’s see some pics of your success on the water this winter.”
The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks stocks rainbow trout in select waters throughout the state for winter fishing opportunities. There are two types of trout waters designated:
- Type 1 – All anglers fishing these waters must have a trout permit during the trout season.
- Type 2 – All anglers fishing for, or harvesting, trout in these waters must have a trout permit during the trout season.
The department estimates that 2,550 trout will be stocked in O.J. Watson Park Pond in Wichita for the 2024-2025 season.
For more information on purchasing permits and other information on trout season in Kansas, click here.
