Trout fishing day set Jan. 19

The public is invited to come out to Fort Griffin State Historical Site this Saturday,  Jan. 19, when the park hosts its second trout fishing day of the winter.

“As part of an annual rainbow trout stocking program conducted by Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD), we will be stocking our fishing pond multiple times with rainbow trout this winter,” said program specialist Eric Abercrombie. “In an effort to help the public take advantage of this great fishing opportunity, we will be hosting a trout-fishing day on Saturday, Jan. 19.”

A Fort Griffin staff member will be available Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. to provide instruction and assistance.

“In addition to the unique opportunity to fish for rainbow trout, there will also be golf carts available for those visitors who want to take a self-guided tour of our historic military fort, and there is camping available across the highway from the fort and fishing pond,” said Abercrombie. “For those interested in fishing for native species, the campground is bordered by the Clear Fork of the Brazos River, which offers year round fishing for our visitors. There are also native fish in the pond.”

Recommended fishing bait for trout is canned corn placed on a very small hook. 

“Bring some sinkers, small hooks, rod and reel, and a can of corn and you will be all set for fishing for rainbow trout,” Abercrombie said. 

The park is open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.