COLUMBUS, OH - The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife, in conjunction with the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department, will be stocking about 1,000 adult, excess brown and rainbow trout in Antrim Lake on November 23rd. The fish will range between one and five pounds.

Fish are expected to arrive at the lake late Wednesday morning. Fisheries biologists and technicians will put the fish into the lake using nets and tubes.

According to Rich Carter, Fish Management Supervisor for the central Ohio district of the Division of Wildlife," This is a great chance for youth and adults to experience the thrill of catching a big trout. Many families enjoy fishing this event to kick off their holiday".

Fishing is open to the public, and the daily bag limit is five trout per angler. Anglers 16 years of age and older must have an Ohio fishing license. The annual resident license costs $19.00. A one-day fishing license costs $11.00.

For more information on fishing opportunities in Ohio, visit wildohio.com.

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For Further Information Contact:
Rich Carter, Fish Management Supervisor, Division of Wildlife
614-644-3925


NOTE FOR THE MEDIA: The stocking will begin as soon as the truck arrives on Wednesday, November 23rd at Antrim Lake (late morning). If you would like to cover the stocking, call 644-3925 on Wednesday morning for a closer time frame on the truck's arrival. The stocking activity will last for 30 minutes. Fishing will continue for the rest of the day.

DIRECTIONS: Antrim Park is located in Northwest Columbus and is visible from SR 315. To get to Antrim Park, participants must exit SR 315 at SR 161 (Dublin-Granville Road) and proceed west. At the intersection of SR 161 and Olentangy River Road turn south on to Olentangy River Road. The entrance to Antrim Park is less than a mile down the road to your left.