(Spencer)– The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will be holding some winter trout stocking events, including one locally. It’s scheduled for 12 Noon Saturday, February 7th, 2026 at Scharnberg Pond in Spencer. The events are dependent upon weather and ice conditions.
The popular trout stocking program is made possible by revenue generated by the trout fee. Anglers need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. The daily limit is five trout per licensed angler with a possession limit of 10. Children 15 or younger can fish for trout with a properly licensed adult, but together they can only keep one daily limit. Children can pay the trout fee, allowing them to keep their own daily limit.
You can find more information at iowadnr.gov/troutstocking.
(This has been corrected from a previous version which had an incorrect date).
