Illinois spring catchable trout program opens in April. It opens in other areas at different dates but the scene is still the same. During the season Illinois anglers have a chance to catch this great tasting cold water species. Under a program funded by the Inland Trout Stamp required of participants in the program, The IDNR stocks hatchery raised trout in the 10 or 11-inch class.
Rainbow trout prefer water that remains below 72-degrees. Most of our Illinois waters do not stay that cool all year. Trout like to stay within 4 feet of the surface when stocked. Later they move to the bottom except to feed. This cold-water denizen survives in spring-fed lakes and ponds. Baring these conditions, they are stocked in colder waters surviving until late spring.
This hardy fish and aggressive eater eats commercial fish pellets at the hatchery prior to transfer to other waters. On opening day, the rush to catch some trout results in many locations having crowds of anglers elbow to elbow along the shore. After the first day fishing tends to return more to normal levels of anglers.
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