Local anglers can now enjoy some winter trout fishing at Coffeyville’s LeClere Lake.

 

Trout season in Kansas began on December 1. LeClere Lake in Coffeyville was stocked with Rainbow Trout at that time. Last week, thanks to a grant from the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, the lake was once again stocked with fish. 277 rainbow trout were added to the waters of LeClere Lake last week.

 

According to Wildlife and Parks, all anglers fishing in LeCLere Lake must have a trout permit during trout season. Youth 15 and Under must have a Youth Trout Permit while all residents ages 16 through 74 and all non-residents 16 and older must have a current fishing license in addition to their trout stamp.

 

Other area fishing lakes stocked for the season include Lake Tanko near Cherryvale and Fern Lake in Fort Scott. Trout season runs through March 31.

 

To learn more about trout fishing in Kansas, visit the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks

Photo courtesy City of Coffeyville