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Friday, October 17, 2014

R.I. DEM Stocking 4,000 Trout in Ponds and Rivers Fall Fishing

The Department of Environmental Management's Division of Fish and Wildlife has stocked 4,000 brook, brown, and rainbow trout in selected locations in the Ocean State this week for the fall freshwater fishing season. Due to elevated water temperatures and low water conditions, fall trout stocking was delayed until this week ,when water conditions improved.
DEM Fish & Wildlife staff finished stocking the hatchery-raised trout Friday 10-17-14. The following areas were stocked; Meadowbrook Pond in Richmond; Carbuncle Pond in Coventry; Olney Pond in Lincoln; Barber Pond in South Kingston; Silver Spring Pond in North Kingston; Both Round Top Ponds in Burrillville;Upper and Lower Melville Ponds in Middletown; and the Wood River from Rt.165 to Barberville.
A 2014 fishing license is required for fishers 15 years of age and older wishing to catch fish. A trout conservation stamp is also required of anyone wishing to keep or possess a trout or to fish in a catch- and - release area or fly-fishing area. Fishing licenses ($18.00) and the trout stamp ( $5.50) can be obtained at any city or town clerk's office or authorized agent, such as a bait shop and all Benny's. Licenses may also be obtained at DEM'S Boat Registration and Licensing Office located at 235 Promenade St. in Providence. As an added convenience, fishers may purchase their license online via ri.gov by clicking on "Hunting, Fishing, Boating Licenses" on the left side of the homepage on the DEM web-site at www.dem.ri.gov.
License fee for a combination hunting and fishing is $33.00. You can also purchase a tourist three day license for $16.00. Anglers over 65 must have a license, which for them is free, but do not need a trout stamp. The license is also free for anyone with a 100 % disability.
More information of interest to anglers can be found on DEM'S web-site, www.dem.ri.gov, by clicking on " Fish and Wildlife" under "Offices and Divisions" and then choosing"Freshwater Fisheries"

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