Two Rivers Trout Lake opens March 8 with new regulations

The Two Rivers State Recreation Space Trout Lake (No. 5) in Douglas County will open March 8. The lake has been stocked with greater than 7,500 12-inch rainbow trout.

Anglers ought to know a regulation change beginning this 12 months provides them the choice to apply catch-and-release of the trout on this lake. One other change means the required each day trout tag is barely wanted March 1 – Could 31, fairly than March 1 – June 30, as previously.

Buy the $6 each day trout tag from the park workplace earlier than fishing. Every tag permits a each day restrict of 4 trout, with a most of three tags per day (12 trout). An grownup might share a tag with as much as two kids beneath 16, however the complete catch stays restricted to 4 trout per tag. Tags are required to be turned again into the park workplace earlier than leaving.

The Trout Lake is open each day from 7 a.m. to sundown. All anglers, besides Nebraska residents beneath 16, want a fishing license, and all automobiles require a park entry allow. Just one fishing rod and reel could also be used per angler.

The Nebraska Sport and Parks Fee shares the Trout Lake to create an distinctive alternative for individuals to expertise excessive catch charges, get pleasure from some nice springtime outside recreation, and to introduce some individuals to fishing.