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Rainbow trout stocking Louisiana, any experience catching?
Posted on 1/28/26 at 9:32 am
Posted on 1/28/26 at 9:32 am
They do the annual stocking of ponds around the State next week, I thought it may be fun to go give it a shot. Any one have any experience with these things? Any success or tips to share would be appreciated. Seems like they would be tough to catch.
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Posted on 1/28/26 at 9:54 am to tigerfoot
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Joe Brown Park, New Orleans
Bayou Country Sports Park, Houma
Forts Buhlow & Randolph, Pineville
BREC Burbank, Baton Rouge
Southside Regional Park-Fabacher Field, Youngsville
Kiroli Park, W. Monroe
Sidney Hutchinson, Walker
Oil and Gas Park (I-10 Park), Jennings
Elmore D. Mayfield Park, Ruston
Zemurray Park, Hammond
Purple Heart Memorial, Ragley
Grambling City Park, Grambling
Bogue Chitto, Franklinton
Parc Natchitoches, Natchitoches
Turner's Pond, Minden
BTW, BREC already did some back in December.
Canned corn, light line, and small hooks does the job.
Some use the Berkley Power Bait in yellow
Original thread https://www.tigerdroppings.com/rant/outdoor/brec---2026-rainbow-trout-are-here/121991961/
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Rainbow Trout are great gamefish and can be caught using a variety of angling methods and live and dead bait. Trout are a favorite among fly fisherman but can be caught with just about any kind of pole just be ready for spectacular leaps and hard fighting once you hook them. AS for bait we have had success with a variety and half the fun as an angler is trying different things out. Remember that these fish were raised in a hatchery on pellet feed so sometimes power bait in various colors…or even colored mini-marshmallows (seriously we’ve seen it work). But live bait such as minnows, mealworms, red worms, maggots and night crawlers should also do the trick on any given day. For those that are more into artificial lures, consider using an in-line spinner or spoon lure to drive those trout crazy.
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On December 18, we stocked five ponds around the parish with Rainbow Trout. Please observe that parks are only open from sunrise to sunset and that the limit is four trout per person per day. Geaux Fish! The following locations have been stocked with Rainbow Trout:
Central Sports Park
10501 Lovett Rd. Central, LA 300lbs
Forest Community Park
13900 South Harrell's Ferry Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70816 200lbs
North Sherwood Forest Community Park
3140 N. Sherwood Forest Dr. Baton Rouge, LA 400lbs
Perkins Road Community Park
7122 Perkins Rd. Baton Rouge, LA 250lbs
Zachary Community Park
20055 Old Scenic Hwy
Zachary, LA 70791 300lbs
This post was edited on 1/28/26 at 2:30 pm
Posted on 1/28/26 at 10:01 am to tigerfoot
I went out to the Perkins Road park a few years ago to try to catch some. The bank of that pond was absolutely packed with people not catching shite except for one guy who was pretty consistently bringing them in. He was using PowerBait for Rainbow trout on a small octopus hook on the bottom. Also, a couple weeks ago a buddy of mine around the northshore area caught some over there on an inline spinner.
This post was edited on 1/28/26 at 10:03 am
Posted on 1/28/26 at 10:13 am to tigerfoot
Canned corn is supposedly the secret. I believe that is what they use at the fish hatchery.
Posted on 1/28/26 at 10:37 am to TimeOutdoors
We been on a pretty steady bite lately.
They actually have been more aggressive in the cooler temps.
Corn and Power Bait been working bout equally
They actually have been more aggressive in the cooler temps.
Corn and Power Bait been working bout equally
Posted on 1/28/26 at 10:44 am to tigerfoot
My son and his friend have been catching them in Lafayette. People have been catching them on canned corn, power bait, worms, and shiners.
Posted on 1/28/26 at 10:45 am to tigerfoot
I've tried corn and power bait with little luck. Last week, took my daughter and decided to use a small 1/32 oz jig head with a crappie tube jig bounced on the bottom with 4lb test and caught a bunch
Posted on 1/28/26 at 10:59 am to Epaminondas
How big are these things? Are they edible?
Posted on 1/28/26 at 11:04 am to tigerfoot
They put them in the ponds at Bayou Country Sports Park here in Houma. I've only caught some very small perch in the ponds. Never targeted the trout but like previously said, can corn is supposed to be the bait of choice.
Posted on 1/28/26 at 11:06 am to TimeOutdoors
Canned corn was a popular bait on White River,Arkansas when I lived there.
That’s not what the hatchery fed them,some states don’t allow corn.
Berkley Power Bait became very popular after it came out.
My favorite way to catch them was Rooster Tails with spinning rod.They are a hard fighting fish.
That’s not what the hatchery fed them,some states don’t allow corn.
Berkley Power Bait became very popular after it came out.
My favorite way to catch them was Rooster Tails with spinning rod.They are a hard fighting fish.
Posted on 1/28/26 at 11:22 am to tigerfoot
quote:They're pretty good sized. In the picture by the boot, my son has big old feet. And the trout are great to eat.
How big are these things? Are they edible?
Posted on 1/28/26 at 11:29 am to Epaminondas
Dang. Those look like good sized fish
Posted on 1/28/26 at 11:35 am to tigerfoot
I spoke with an old man catching them at Lamar Dixon a couple years ago.
Pink marshmallow on a small hook with a split shot about 12” up. The split shot will sit on bottom and the marshmallow will float above bottom. He had about 3 or 4 rods too.
Pink marshmallow on a small hook with a split shot about 12” up. The split shot will sit on bottom and the marshmallow will float above bottom. He had about 3 or 4 rods too.
Posted on 1/28/26 at 11:55 am to tke_swamprat
Was thinking I'm going to bring my kids there. Didn't see when they're releasing them.
Posted on 1/28/26 at 11:55 am to Epaminondas
Where are they stocked at in Lafayette. I never saw anything about it before here?
Posted on 1/28/26 at 12:00 pm to tigerfoot
I’ve caught a lot in Montana and worms seem to work the best.
Posted on 1/28/26 at 12:06 pm to Epaminondas
This is pretty awesome! Those are larger trout than I used to catch in Colorado!
Posted on 1/28/26 at 12:11 pm to PocketLab
They'll usually post on the LWF and BCSP Facebook pages when they do restock.
Posted on 1/28/26 at 12:24 pm to tke_swamprat
Looks like they were already stocked below Alexandria. They delayed up here till next week due to weather.
Posted on 1/28/26 at 2:21 pm to tigerfoot
UL spinning rod, 4-6 pound test, single split shot about a foot above a long shank #8 or so hook...pretty similar to bream fishing...and berkley power bait in just about any color but chartreuse, pink or yellow will work. About a pea size ball of bait covering the hook point and barb. Is there is aerator or anything introducing air or fresher water into the pond get the bait as close to it as possible. Toss it out, look it go to the bottom and set for a bit and if nothing eats it start moving it slowly. Take some kids if they are available and interested....they will have a ball. Things eat good also.
If bait ain't your cup of tea a panther martin, original size 0, I think, with a black body with yellow dots and a copper or bronze blade. Throw it where they ought to be....see above....and let it settle to about a foot or so off the bottom and retrieve it in a straight line moderately fast....fast enough to feel the blade thumping but not so fast that it rises to the surface. If you catch one you ought to catch a hundred. If they are like most stockers they'll eat within minutes of being tossed off the truck and will all be caught and eaten within a few days. Very few will manage to hold over.
If bait ain't your cup of tea a panther martin, original size 0, I think, with a black body with yellow dots and a copper or bronze blade. Throw it where they ought to be....see above....and let it settle to about a foot or so off the bottom and retrieve it in a straight line moderately fast....fast enough to feel the blade thumping but not so fast that it rises to the surface. If you catch one you ought to catch a hundred. If they are like most stockers they'll eat within minutes of being tossed off the truck and will all be caught and eaten within a few days. Very few will manage to hold over.
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