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December 1, 2006
TROUT FISHING OPPORTUNITIES AWAIT ANGLERS AT
STATE’S CASTALIA FISH HATCHERY
Download lottery entry forms
COLUMBUS, OH - Controlled trout-fishing opportunities on Cold Creek,
one of Ohio’s most unique streams, again await fishing enthusiasts who
enter a special lottery conducted by the Ohio Department of Natural
Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.
A half-mile section of the creek, located at the Castalia
State Fish Hatchery in Erie County, will again be open to a limited
number of anglers on selected dates between April 2 and October 26 next
year. Those anglers interested in fishing the stream must
submit an
application form, along with a non-refundable $3 application
fee, by January 31 in order to be eligible for the random
drawing. Application information can be obtained from the ODNR Division
of Wildlife web site at ohiodnr.com/wildlife or by calling
1-800-WILDLIFE. Successful applicants will be notified by mail of their
fishing dates.
There will be two seasons:
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one for adults (April 2 through June 6 and August 20 through October
26), and |
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one for youths age 16 and under (June 7 through August 17). |
Individuals selected to participate will be allowed to bring along
two other adults and three youths under the age of 16 (no more than six
people total).
Special fishing rules will be in effect for this event to ensure that
a quality fishing experience is maintained throughout the season. One of
these special rules prohibits catch and release fishing, with wildlife
officials requiring that anglers keep all fish they catch. The daily bag
limit will be five trout per angler.
Anglers selected for the trout fishing will have their names posted
on the division’s web site and will also be notified by mail of their
selection.
Anglers will be required to check in at the hatchery upon arrival and
check out at the end of their session. Fishing sessions will be open
from 7 a.m. to noon. Anglers age 16 and older will need a valid 2007
Ohio fishing license.
An
Ohio resident annual fishing license costs $19; a one-day fishing
license costs $11. Those who purchase a one-day fishing license may
later return it to a license agent to receive credit toward purchase of
an annual fishing license. |