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| Where
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The
Diamond B Trout Resort encompases five ponds, which are continuously
replenished by natural cold water springs, part of the extensive
aquifer system in the area. The underground springs mix oxygen from
the air with the purified water, resulting in a consistent flow
to our ponds with water of high purity
and cold temperatures - a happy and
healthy habitat for the fish.
The
spring-fed ponds also provide natural feed for the fish; no commercial
feed is used. Ponds are stocked regularly and most of our guests
have no problem catching their limits!
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The
spring-fed ponds rarely freeze over, offering good fishing year-round.
No boats are required since all areas of the ponds are accessible
from the shore.
Three
ponds are stocked with trout, while the remaining two ponds contain
bass, bluegill, perch, crappie, and catfish.
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Bait
and Catch Limits
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NO
LICENSE is required at the Diamond B Trout Resort!
There
is a limit of 8 fish per adult, per day, composed of up to 4 trout.
we ask that children's catches be included in these limits. We ask
that you keep what you catch up to your daily limit to avoid unnecessary
handling of trout, which destroys their protective coating. We stock
catchable 11-14 inch trout for that reason.
Most
baits are allowed, with the exception of minnows & corn. A bait
shop located 6 miles to the east at Grove Lake State Recreation
Area is available for your fishing supply needs. Artificial lures
are fine to use as well.
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| Cleaning
and Disposal facilities |
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cleaning tables, a hose and water, and in-ground scrap barrels
are provided at each accomodation
to help you clean and prepare the fish you catch. Knives and
regular kitchen appliances are also provided, as are gas/charcoal
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| Stocking
the Lakes |
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We
generally re-stock the lakes with rainbow trout large enough to be
caught and eaten right away. A local fishery currently provides us
with 11-14 inch trout on a regular basis, but we plan to eventually
raise our own. The stock trout are consistently divided between the
same three main lakes, to assure a consistent catch pattern for our
many repeat guests.
We
stock often and in relatively large quantities for the same reason.
We want you to be satisfied with your stay and have a good time.
However, the trout dont always 'clock in' just because your pole
is in the water. As any fisherman will tell you, weather plays a
large part in the temperament of the fish, and you must be patient;
prime hours for catching trout are said to be early morning and
dusk.
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Freshly
caught and cooked trout cant be beat; wrapped in foil with a pat
of butter and a lemon wedge, then cooked quickly over a flame. The
result is a tender and firm fish, easy to eat and easy to clean
up!
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| Hungry
yet? See some Recipes and recommendations
for cooking trout... |
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