Trout Fishing Tips

The Fish Hatchery at Powder Mills Park will host a variety of fishing derbies this spring beginning the Riedman Foundation Opening Day Trout Derby on April 1, 2008. The derby will begin at 7 a.m. and run til noon at the weigh station at Powder Horn Lodge.

Fishing will take place in designated areas of Irondequoit Creek within the boundaries of Powder Mills Park. Prizes will be awarded for the largest catch (1st, 2nd, & 3rd) at noon at Powderhorn Lodge.

There is a $5 registration fee for anglers 8 yrs of age and older. Advanced registration is required. To register, contact the hatchery staff at 586-1670.

Powder Mills Park is owned and operated by Monroe County. Riedman took over the hatchery when he heard the county was going to close it. Proceeds from the trout derby will benefit the fish hatchery.

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This year's Jasper Youth Trout Derby will take place on January 12, 2008 between 10 a.m. and noon at the Jasper City Park Pond.

It is a FREE event for youth 16 years of age and younger. No pre-registration is required - so just bring the kids out for this fun fishing event.

Prior to derby, the Jasper City Park Pond will be stocked with 1,800 rainbow trout.

Prizes will be awarded in three different age categories for:

• largest trout
• smallest trout, and
  
• largest other species caught.
  

Drawings for additional prizes will take place at the conclusion of the event.

All participants are encouraged to bring their own rod and reels. However, a very limited number of rods and reels will be provided for those who need them.

Fishing bait (earthworms and kernel corn) and tackle (hooks, sinkers, and bobbers) will be provided.

Free hot dogs and drinks will also be served. No fishing licenses are required for youth 16 years of age or younger. The daily bag limit for rainbow trout is 5 fish and participants are welcome to harvest up to 5 trout at the event.

For more information regarding the trout derby, contact the Texas Parks and Wildlife Inland Fisheries Management Office at (409) 384-9572 or email inquiries to: todd.driscoll@tpwd.state.tx.us

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The 6th annual Jasper Youth Trout Derby will be held this Saturday (January 13th) from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Jasper City Pond. The derby is open to youth anglers 16 years of age and under.

This is a FREE derby and no registration or fishing license (for kids 16 and under) is required. Just show up at the pond with your fishing rod and be ready to catch some trout! If you don't own your own fishing rod and reel - come anyway! There will be a limited number of rods and reels available for kids who don't have their own. Bait (nightcrawlers and kernel corn), hooks, sinkers, and bobbers will be provided.

Free hotdogs and drinks will also be served and the first 100 kids to show up will get a goodie bag!

Prizes will be awarded for different age categories for the largest and smallest trout caught. There will also be a prize for the largest non-trout fish caught. The daily bag limit is 5 trout.

For more information regarding the trout derby, contact the TPW Inland Fisheries Management Office at (409) 384-9572.

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