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      TROUT FISHING IN W.VA. 
Mike Shingleton W.Va. Division of Natural Resources Fish Biologist "It's providing recreational angling opportunities on a state-wide basis. We want people to catch trout." West Virginia is the place to be.
"It's probably one of the best on the states on the East Coast. The average size of the trout is bigger than surrounding states. You can fish 12 months in the year, some of the other states only have a season of a few months" There are special fishing areas.
"Catch and release has become more popular than it used to be. We've added some catch and release areas and we have some fly fishing only areas." And locations that are dedicated to children and the disabled.
"We have ten waters scattered across the state: Coonskin Park near Charleston, Miller's Fork in Wayne County and Lake Underwood in Huntington. Kids and parents love it! Mike Shingleton "These are extremely popular areas. We have parents call in and thank us for their five year old catching their first fish." The DNR is working hard with the Department of Environmental Protection to restore streams polluted with acid using liming techniques. That means even more fishing.
"The Middle Fork River, 24 miles used to be dead and now trout are being stocked in Otter State Park for the first time since the early 70s. Funding for these programs comes from your purchase of a trout stamp, which you must have in addition to your fishing license. The trout in our streams add up to big bucks, the DNR spends about 2 million dollars trout stocking, but the overall economic benefit is over one hundred million dollars. Not to mention the benefit of seeing what's at the end of you line.
The DNR also urges you to never fish alone and use caution when fishing in winter conditions. Links to learn more Purchase a W.Va. Fishing License and Trout Stamps Online: WVFish.com Daily Trout Stocking Report: W.Va. DNR Weekly Fishing Report: Updated Every Wednesday Fishing Regulations: W.Va. DNR All About W.Va. Fishing: W.Va. DNR Raising Trout in Ponds in West Virginia: WVU Extension Service Trout Tips & Handling How-To's: US Trout Farmers Association |
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