Trout at Hydaway Lake
April 11, 2018
Go trout fishing at Hydaway and keep your catch!
Who- These catch-and-keep regulations apply to current Liberty students/faculty/staff and their approved guests (Please check-in with Hydaway staff during operating hours for guest day pass).
What- TWO daily creel limit, no minimum size. This means that each eligible fishermen can take two trout from the lake each day while fishing at Hydaway. NOTE- only applies to Rainbow Trout located in the lake.
Where- The lake at the Hydaway Outdoor Rec Center.
When- Started on April 1st, 2018, lasting until May 19th, 2018
Why- Because…
LUOR has been excited since last November to provide true game fish in our lake. We have enjoyed a season of catch-and-release where we have been able to offer a unique outdoor experience at Hydaway. Typically, this can be a costly fish to angle and often requires a trip to mountain streams. But, we stocked the lake last November and have enjoyed seeing trout being caught by students, staff, faculty and their families for the last 6 months.
But, Rainbow Trout can only thrive in colder water. During the spring and summer months the lake will warm to a temperature that will not be able to sustain the trout. So, we will be offering this one of a kind, catch-and-keep policy to help fish them out. We hope to provide an opportunity for those anglers who have the desire to eat what they catch. If cooking up a trout makes you nervous, we recommend you check out these great recipes and be adventurous! Meet us at Hydaway and we can help you get set up with rods/reels for the lake. Be sure to let the staff know that you are hoping to catch trout and they will help you with the appropriate tackle.
Have fun!