GAINESVILLE – As we get into April, trout stocking trucks are loading up high-quality trout to head to your favorite Georgia waterways. More than 200,000 trout are ready for stocking. Thanks to the long-standing partnership between the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resource Division and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, anglers can look forward to another great year of trout fishing.
“In my 18-year career with Georgia DNR, I have never seen trout this large routinely being stocked from our hatcheries,” Georgia DNR WRD Trout Stocking Coordinator John Lee Thomson said. “Several years ago, we increased the average size of stockers from 9 to 10 inches. This year, we also have increased the trout in our ‘big fish program’ from 12 to 14 inches. These trout can be found in our largest water bodies with good public access. So if you have ever dreamed of catching a trophy trout on public waters, this spring will be a great opportunity.”
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