Every year there are adjustments in the stocking plan, and this one is no different. Look for this popular and scenic lake to draw considerable attention since it is close to Blacksburg. Where the No Trespassing signs are placed trout won't be stocked. Both were posted last season. Fish may be gutted, but anglers cannot remove the head or tail or fillet the fish Under a new regulation, the fish must remain in a condition where the species can be identified by a game warden.
Anglers have no business cleaning a fish in a stream anyway.
I've seen my share of heads and guts left in a tranquil pool by someone with no concern about spoiling another angler's day. New to the delayed-harvest program is Holiday Creek in Appomattox County and Pedlar River below Lynchburg Reservoir. More details on the new regulations are contained in the fishing law digest available form fishing license agents. Two weeks ago, we mentioned that the fish division is considering announcing ahead of time on an experimental basis some trout stockings this spring. You still have time to vote in the poll, but hurry.