KDWP
Trout season is now open and more than 30 bodies of water across the state have been stocked with rainbow trout, including the lake at Salina's Lakewood Park.
Kansas’ trout season runs through April 15, 2023, and anglers can find a list of stocked locations on ksoutdoors.com along with a stocking schedule, according to the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP). This year, bodies of water across the state will be stocked from October through December and again mid-February through March.
"While most fish stocked will be rainbow trout, Kansas anglers have occasionally caught palomino trout, or golden rainbow trout. Not to be confused with golden trout, golden rainbow trout have a genetic variation that many fish growers selectively breed to create a novelty fish for anglers to pursue. While all fish stocked will be a catchable size, a few lunkers will also be added to give anglers the opportunity to catch a trophy!" KDWP noted in a news release.
Persons age 16 and older who fish for trout must have a $14.50 trout permit and a fishing license, unless they are exempt. Kansas youth ages 15 and younger can purchase a youth trout permit for $7. All anglers with trout permits may keep five trout per day unless the body of water is posted otherwise, KDWP noted.
To purchase a trout permit, visit gooutdoorskansas.com, download the GoOutdoorsKS mobile app, or visit a license vendor near you.
For more information on trout fishing in Kansas, permits and stocking schedules, visit ksoutdoors.com/Fishing/Special-Fishing-Programs-for-You/Trout-Fishing-Program.