(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Schildberg Recreation Area on the northwest side of Atlantic will be the scene this Thursday, for the stocking of well over 200 rainbow trout. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is partnering with Atlantic Parks and Recreation and Optimal Aquafeed, to load the small pond at the SRA with the fish Thursday afternoon.

DNR Fisheries Biologist Bryan Hayes says this is “something new, something unique, something we’ve never done before.”

The trout are making the road trip to Atlantic from Shenandoah.

The pond 1 at the Schildberg Recreation Area was selected for stocking because of its small size and proximity to Atlantic.

Hayes says the trout range from three-quarters of pound to as much as four-pounds.

Anglers must have a valid fishing license and pay the $14.50 trout fee to fish for or possess trout. The daily limit is five trout per licensed angler with a possession limit of ten. Children aged 15 or younger can fish for trout with an appropriately licensed adult, but they must limit their catch to one daily limit. The child can buy a trout fee, allowing them to catch their limit of five trout.

For more information, contact Bryan Hayes at 712-769-2587.