Spring Trout Season Opener Postponed Indefinitely in DuPage Forest Preserves

Photo Courtesy: DuPage Forest News

Three lakes will remain closed to fishing

DU PAGE FOREST NEWS Press Release

(March 27, 2020) — The spring rainbow trout season opener, originally scheduled for April 4, has been postponed indefinitely at three DuPage Forest Preserve District lakes in keeping with the governor’s stay-at-home order to prevent gatherings and the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

Illinois Spring Trout Fishing Season Opens April 4

Illinois Spring Trout Fishing Season Opens April 4

Here at Capitol Outdoors, we always look forward to the Fall and Spring trout release.  It's a great way to get those who've never fished before and those kids outside.  The action is fast, which helps makes it entertaining for kids.  There are lots of ways to catch these fish from casting a spoon, power bait, minnow, and even corn.  However if you're looking to increase your odds, read one of our prior articles.  "Capitol Outdoors' Tips and Tricks for Inland Trout Fishing"