jessejames556 Posted February 28, 2015 Posted February 28, 2015 I just saw that the state is planning on releasing 10-13 inch trout into one of the lakes I frequent. They are planning to do this 04/04/15. I think they do it every year and it's usually tied to some type of state sponsored fishing event for kids. Keeping in mind that this lake is in Southern Ohio, is about 39-45 feet deep at max, and reaches water temps in the 80's in the summer: Do the trout stand a chance at surviving a full year in the lake? What effect, if any, does the trout stocking have on the bass and other "native" species of the lake? Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted February 28, 2015 Super User Posted February 28, 2015 Don't know if they'll survive the water temps but if you play your cards right, it might not matter . . . . One word for you ~ Huddleston. A-Jay Quote
blongfishing Posted February 28, 2015 Posted February 28, 2015 The bass will be chasing the trout. Find a bait that is generally the same size (as mentioned above possibly Huddleston) and throw that. My lakes around here have very few if any trout in here but if they did, this is what I would do. Go give it a try! Quote
Super User everythingthatswims Posted March 1, 2015 Super User Posted March 1, 2015 I just saw that the state is planning on releasing 10-13 inch trout into one of the lakes I frequent. They are planning to do this 04/04/15. I think they do it every year and it's usually tied to some type of state sponsored fishing event for kids. Keeping in mind that this lake is in Southern Ohio, is about 39-45 feet deep at max, and reaches water temps in the 80's in the summer: Do the trout stand a chance at surviving a full year in the lake? What effect, if any, does the trout stocking have on the bass and other "native" species of the lake? A good way to find out if trout make it during the heat of the summer is to take a carolina rig with powerbait and cast if off of a point into deep water or just beyond a shelf of some sort. Trout swim constantly so they will cruise these edges. Just toss a couple out and leave the bails open while you bass fish, if a trout finds it you won't need to worry about him spitting it out. Try different depths because you don't know what depth the oxygen gets too low at, and a bait sitting in dead water is a no-go. Trout regulations (one attended rod per person) don't apply in the summer here so you can use multiple rods. Not sure about your location. I did this in July last summer and ended up taking home a handful of nice 15-16" brook trout that picked up the powerbait while I was bass fishing Edit: The reason you would want to know if the trout are surviving is 100% swimbait related. Quote
Super User everythingthatswims Posted March 1, 2015 Super User Posted March 1, 2015 Don't know if they'll survive the water temps but if you play your cards right, it might not matter . . . . One word for you ~ Huddleston. A-Jay Do you fish the 8", 68, or both? Looks like a 68 in the photo Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted March 1, 2015 Super User Posted March 1, 2015 Do you fish the 8", 68, or both? Looks like a 68 in the photo Good Eye. That is a 68 - it's all I fish because it's all I have left. The Gator Pike ate all my 8's A-Jay Quote
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