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Gov. Justice announces Elk River trout stocking pilot program in Webster County

The WVDNR will stock trout on sections of the Elk River in November and DecemberCHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice today announced that additional trout stockings are coming to the Elk River in Webster County this November and December as part of a recently announced pilot program to evaluate the economic impact of trout stockings to the Read More…

Government Hunting/Fishing

Gov. Justice announces return of Gold Rush stockings

CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that the West Virginia Gold Rush will return for its sixth year on March 28, giving anglers 12 days to catch golden rainbow trout and win prizes. “Every year our incredible Gold Rush stockings bring more and more people to West Virginia to experience all of the goodness Read More…

Hunting/Fishing News

Gov. Justice announces New Fall Monster Trout Stocking Program

CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice today announced the launch of a new fall Monster Trout stocking program to coincide with West Virginia’s regular fall trout stocking during the weeks of Oct. 17 and Oct. 24, 2022. The new Monster Trout stocking also includes a contest that rewards anglers who catch a monster trout. Anglers who hit the Read More…

Hunting/Fishing News

Calhoun County Park Welcomes Fishers Young and Old as the Spring Activities Begin

Youth Fishing Day at the Calhoun County Park began at 8 a.m. with two newly trout stocked ponds. Several families attended the event where new memories were being made and old memories were being shared. The pictures speak far more than words! There will be an additional stocking in two weeks. The trout are from Read More…

Hunting/Fishing News

500 Pounds of Trout will Soon be Swimming in the Pond of Calhoun County Park!

By Cory Boothe Residents of Calhoun County have reason to celebrate! In the near future, trout will be swimming in Calhoun County! To be specific, 500 pounds of trout will be stocked in the ponds at the Calhoun County Park. 100 pounds of which will be brooder size fish. These are larger fish that can Read More…

News

County Citizens Establish a Go Fund Me Account to Bring Trout to the County Park – Help them now!

Submitted by Cory Boothe The citizens of Calhoun County have an excellent opportunity for recreational activities at the Calhoun County Park. Healthy, fat trout can be stocked this spring at the park for anglers to enjoy. A fisherman’s drag can zing with delight as a brood trout tugs at his line. The goal is to Read More…