Gold Rush rainbow trout stocking to begin in April
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WBOY) — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) has announced the return of Gold Rush stockings for 2025.
According to a release from WVDNR, stocking of more than 50,000 golden rainbow trout will go on between April 1-12 at 69 lakes and streams around the state, including waters in or near 15 state parks and forests. 100 of these stocked fish will have a numbered yellow tag.
If an angler is aged 15 or older and has a West Virginia fishing license with a current trout stamp and a valid form of identification while fishing and catch a fish with a yellow tag, they can enter the number on the tag online for a chance to win a prize, including:
(1) Free Resident West Virginia Lifetime Fishing License (1 Winner)
(1) One-Night West Virginia State Park Lodge Stay (5 Winners)
(1) $25 West Virginia State Parks Gift Card (5 Winners)
Fishers who report their tagged catch during the event also will be eligible to receive a gift bag, which all other prizes will be awarded by a random drawing.
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'As we celebrate the eighth anniversary of the Gold Rush, we look forward to seeing all of the ways this exciting event helps recruit the next generation of anglers and helps us keep West Virginia's outdoor traditions alive and well for years to come,' said WVDNR Director Brett McMillion.
You must have a West Virginia fishing license with a current trout stamp and a valid form of identification to participate. Licenses and stamps can be purchased online at WVfish.com.
You can view a map of all Gold Rush stocking locations around the state and find more information about Gold Rush here.
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