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Feb. 9, 2001 For more information, contact Roy Miller, Fisheries, 302-739-3441; or Melinda Carl, Information and Education, 302-739-4506 Division of Fish and Wildlife to Stock Trout in Kent, Sussex PondsOn March 1 and again on March 15, the Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife, Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, will once again stock rainbow trout into Tidbury Park Pond near Dover in Kent County, and Gravel Hill Pond near Georgetown in Sussex County. This popular seasonal program began in 1993 and has continued each spring. Since trout are cold water species, stocking only takes place in the early spring before these waters reach temperatures that are potentially lethal to trout. According to Roy Miller, Fisheries program manager, the Division depends on the cooperation of Kent County Parks and Recreation, the owners of Tidbury Pond, the Delaware Department of Transportation and the owners of Gravel Hill Pond in order to offer this recreational opportunity to the general public. The Division requests that everyone heed any special angler access and parking signs, and be respectful of vegetative plantings installed to protect the shoreline at Tidbury Park pond. Anglers may park along Route 9 at Gravel Hill but will not be permitted to park in the Department of Transportation lot, either on the west or south side of the pond. On each of the stocking dates, approximately 500 rainbow trout averaging 11 inches long will be stocked in each of the two ponds. A few larger or trophy size fish will be included with each stocking. Trout stockings typically take place around noon. The daily catch limit for trout anglers is six trout per day. Angers must possess both a freshwater fishing license and a trout stamp. Children ages 12-15 must have a young angler trout stamp, but are exempt from license requirements until they attain the age of 16. Funds from the sale of trout stamps will support next year's stocking program. -30- |
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