Trout Fishing to Continue at Dolese Youth Park Pond

(February 23, 2006) – Anglers can continue to fish for trout in Dolese Youth Park Pond even though trout season will officially come to an end on February 28.

When the season ends, the daily catch limit for trout will remain at six per day, but anglers will be allowed to use up to three rods per person.

According to City Fisheries Biologist Bob Martin, the last weekly stocking of about 1,000 trout was conducted on February 16.

“In past seasons, 82% or more of the trout were caught with over 16,000 angler-hours annually fished. The unseasonably warm weather has had a small affect on the catch rate this year, but I'd say the season has been successful overall. Many anglers appreciate this trout fishing opportunity in Oklahoma City,” said Martin.

Dolese Youth Park Pond and the rainbow trout season are part of the “Close to Home” fishing program sponsored by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC) and the Oklahoma City Parks and Recreation Department. Thanks to a contribution from BancFirst and NexStep, Dolese Youth Park Pond was able to host the 2006 trout season.

City fishing permits are $15 for an annual permit or $3 for a daily permit. A state fishing license is also required. Children under 16 are not required to have a City permit or state license. A trout stamp is not required to fish for trout in Dolese Youth Park Pond. For more information, call 755-4014 or 325-7288.