West Virginia’s Gold Rush Trout Stocking Event Set for April 1-12

The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) will host its annual Gold Rush trout stocking from April 1 through April 12. During this period, over 50,000 golden rainbow trout will be released into 69 lakes and streams throughout the state.

Celebrating its eighth year, the Gold Rush event encourages outdoor recreation and fishing enthusiasm. As a special feature, 100 of these trout will carry numbered yellow tags. Anglers catching a tagged fish can submit the tag number online to enter a prize drawing.

Prizes up for grabs include a lifetime West Virginia resident fishing license, a one-night stay at a state park lodge for five lucky winners, and a $25 state park gift card for five additional winners. Every angler who reports a tagged catch during the event will also receive a gift bag.

Participation requires anglers aged 15 and older to possess a valid West Virginia fishing license, a trout stamp, and proper identification. These can be obtained at WVfish.com. Compliance with state fishing regulations is mandatory.

For details on stocking locations and prizes, click HERE.

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