Good news for Airdronians who like to fish close to home, Nose Creek Pond has been restocked.
Yesterday, 400 Rainbow Trout were released into the pond, 350 regular-sized fish and 50 larger fish.
Andrew Foulston, a Smoky Trout Farm Limited technician, stated the conditions were just right for the fish to be released.
"They're healthy, awesome-looking fish this year, and it seems like they're already hungry and they're feeding good in there (the pond)."
He also shared that the conditions were just right for the fish to find their new home.
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For Nose Creek Pond, "angling is permitted year-round and bait is allowed." Catch limits are listed as five trout, five northern pike, and 15 yellow perch.
The City states that individuals between the ages of 16 and 65 are required to have a fishing licence. "Those under 16 years of age or Alberta residents aged 65 or older are not required to have a Sportfishing License to fish with a rod and reel; however, you must follow Alberta’s sportfishing regulations."
Nose Creek Pond is usually stocked with new fish just before the May long weekend.
Other locations near Airdrie already confirmed as stocked include Hillers Reservoir, Crossfield Pond, and DeWitt's Pond, according to the Alberta fish stocking report.
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