Saturday, March 06, 1999
Area lakes stocking up for fishing season
BY LEW MOORES
The Cincinnati Enquirer
SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP — Beginning this morning, anglers can test their fishing skills by going after 3,000 pounds of rainbow trout released Friday at two area lakes.
The trout, averaging 11/2 pounds each, were released into Lake Isabella in Symmes Township, and at the Miami White water Forest Lake in Crosby Township.
The boathouses at both lakes opened this morning — Lake Isabella at 6 a.m.; Miami Whitewater at 7 a.m. At Lake Isabella, 2,000 pounds of rainbow trout were dumped into the lake, while 1,000 pounds were released into the Miami Whitewater Lake.
“This kind of kicks off the whole fishing season for us,” said Bill Mowery, boathouse manager for the Hamilton County Park District, which runs the lakes.
An Ohio fishing license — $15 — is required to fish at Miami Whitewater Lake. Lake Isabella charges for a daily ticket to fish ($8 adults; $6 for seniors and children, 13-15; 12 and under free).
Fishing licenses are not sold at park district boathouses. They can be purchased at many area sporting goods retailers.
The opening weekend is expected to draw hundreds to both lakes. Last year, between 50 and 75 fishing boats were rented for the opening weekend at Miami Whitewater Lake, while between 400 and 500 fishing tickets were sold at Lake Isabella.
The trout, which are farm-raised in Kentucky, were re leased Friday to allow them time to acclimate.
“They are in very, very good shape,” said Mr. Mowery, who supervised the release at Lake Isabella. “These trout are beautiful. They bite aggressively, they put up a good fight.”
Neal Ramsey, assistant boating manager for the park district, said the trout were fed a diet of high-protein pellets and are not as wily as their wild- reared cousins. Still, they'll put up a good fight.
Sharon Woods Lake in Sharonville also will be stocked with 1,000 pounds of rainbow trout for the start of its fishing season March 13.
The boathouse at Winton Woods Lake in Springfield Township opens March 20. The lake will not be stocked with trout, but is popular with anglers going after crappie.
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