FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  



The Parks and Lakes Department would like to announce that the Illinois Department of Natural Resources will be stocking trout at Morgan Lake in Nichols Park. The fall trout season will open up on Saturday October 21st. The trout will be released in the middle section of Morgan lake at Nichols park, east of the road bridge.  There will be a period of only catch and release fishing from October 7th to October 21st. It is only after the season opens up on October 21st that you may keep your trout.  The daily catch limit for each angler is 5 trout. All anglers must have a valid fishing license and an Inland Trout Stamp that can be purchased where licenses are sold.

 

For more information or any questions please contact the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.