Hi guys
Do you know when the trout stocking happens in the fall?
I found the info for spring stocking (http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dfg/dfw/hunting-fishing-wildlife-watching/fishing/northeast-district-stocking-.html) but I did not see anything for the fall...
Is the trout bite usually good in the fall?
Do you know when the trout stocking happens in the fall?
I found the info for spring stocking (http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dfg/dfw/hunting-fishing-wildlife-watching/fishing/northeast-district-stocking-.html) but I did not see anything for the fall...
Is the trout bite usually good in the fall?
But when it is stocked, the fishing is pretty good. I usually have better success in the fall- not sure why though. Maybe the fish are trying to put on some weight or something.
Also, in my experience, there are less people, so you don't have to "compete" for a spot. Last year in April I was at Walden the day after it was stocked, and I had to leave because it was completely packed. I went back in fall, the day after the stocking, and had the entire lake to myself. I probably caught and released a dozen trout that afternoon.
Also, in my experience, there are less people, so you don't have to "compete" for a spot. Last year in April I was at Walden the day after it was stocked, and I had to leave because it was completely packed. I went back in fall, the day after the stocking, and had the entire lake to myself. I probably caught and released a dozen trout that afternoon.
From shore, small spoons and spinners usually work, tipped with a piece of worm. I assume casting them from a boat would be equally effective. Trolling works, but find I can control my lure better while casting. I like to feel every strike and be able to cast it into different areas quickly. Sometimes something as simple as a worm under a bobber will do the trick! I usually cast out one of my two rods with a worm and set it in a holder, and fish the other one with a tiny spoon.
They usual start fall stocking last 2 wks of sept depending on water temp. Stock til columbus day. Due to the limited stocking they may not post when the lakes r stocked. Go to same spot on ma gov.com u found spring stockings. Lakes under lined are one that get stocked in fall as well as spring. Some hold overs can be caught now with temps dropping. Most fall stocked if not all are capable of holding trout yr round that is why they get stocked again in fall.
Honestly, it probably doesn't increase my success rate by that much, but when it only takes a second to add one on, why not? But, I do believe that the added scent does help, and at the very least it probably looks better with a long, juicy worm hanging off it 
