PapaJ Loc: South of Greenville, TX. Near Lake Tawakoni

A small "park pond" is scheduled to be stocked with trout on the 20th. I don't know what time that will actually occur. Should I be there to fish ASAP after the release or give them a day to settle in?

Captain Lahti Loc: Kennewick, WA

They often bite better after a day or more in their new waters. Not to say you can’t catch them right away but better after a day of not being fed.

stuco Loc: Northern Utah - Salt Lake City

Some of the "community fisheries" around here must have people watching the stocking reports. They will be packed and fished out quickly. I think if that's the case where you are, and you really want some of the newly stocked trout, I'd head over there in the morning and hope they came in early to stock. Otherwise, I'd do like Captan Lahti suggested.

bottomcoon Loc: Tahlequah, oklahoma

Howdy Papa. Trout are released below the dam here on Tuesday afternoon. For a couple years I made it a point to be at the release pool when the truck showed up. The trout were usually hungry but it would be a little while before the bite started. I tried waiting til the next day & found i enjoyed the fishing more. When first released the trout seemed to hit anything, spinner, powerbait or even corn. The next day it was more of a challenge. I had to try & find what worked best. Nowdays my wife & I go about any day & we catch trout. I think you are going to enjoy trout fishing. Go the 1st day, you'll have a ball. #1 thing, follow the regs. Tight lines.

BrisketBob Loc: Grapevine, Tx.

A sure home run for you would be to go to Texas Freshwater Fishery Center in Athens. Maybe 1.5 hours away. They are putting in 7,200 trout over the winter. With the pandemic they are only open Wednesday thru Sunday. Sunday hours are 1 to 4. The other days are 9 to 4. If you use a lure can only have a single hook. I use a small single hook rooster tail with the barb crimped or I change the hook on a super duper to a single hook. Also take some size 8 hooks and a loaf of cheap white fresh bread. Make little bread balls and you will catch bluegills bigger than your hand. The 3 acre pond is also stocked with blue and channel catfish. Only the pond is open other exhibits are closed. I think it was $5 to get in but less for seniors. I would usually catch at least 25 trout. You can keep 5 trout not sure if they are charging and it was $10 for 5 catfish. I’ve seen 30 pounders pulled out. You don’t need a license. Enjoy.

PapaJ Loc: South of Greenville, TX. Near Lake Tawakoni

Wow! Thanks for the info. I will check into that. I would love to catch some large bluegills.

BrisketBob Loc: Grapevine, Tx.

They love the bread balls. When they get in the feeding frenzy the big catfish start showing up. So far largest I caught has been about 3 pounds. They also have a great walking trail.