TEXARKANA — Get ready to tackle some trout from 9 a.m.-noon Jan. 25 at Lake Dieffenbacher and enjoy some food and fun at the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s Trout Day event.

Texarkana may be hours from the famed trout tailwaters of north and central Arkansas, but thanks to some help from state and federal fish hatcheries and a blast of cold from Old Man Winter, hatchery-grown rainbow trout are swimming in the pond and ready to put up a fight.

“We appreciate Texarkana Parks and Recreation and the Arkansas Game and Fish Foundation for their help organizing this event,” Maurice Jackson, Family and Community Fishing Program Coordinator, said. “Having partners like this makes it possible to bring the family fun of Trout Day to all corners of Arkansas.”

Jackson says anglers must register before the event at register-ed.com/events/view/221705. Anglers 16 and older must have a valid fishing license and trout permit (available at www.agfc.com/licenses) to participate. No other fees are required. Fishing gear is available on-site, but anglers are encouraged to bring their own rods and reels.

“For trout you want to use the same size hooks you use for bream or crappie (sizes 2 to 8) and you’ll want to use light line (4- to 8-pound test),” Jackson said. “Trout are much more line shy than the catfish we stock in our ponds during summer. An ultralight- to medium-action rod will be perfect for fighting the trout and managing the lighter lures you use to catch them.”