Delayed harvest waters offer some of the highest catch rates of the year because fish accumulate over months without harvest pressure. State regulations and stocking schedule pages cover delayed harvest sections.
Stocking & Trout Fishing
What is a delayed harvest section and how do I fish it?
A delayed harvest section is a stretch of stream where trout are heavily stocked in fall and managed catch-and-release through winter and spring before opening for harvest. The stretches typically have artificial-lures-only and barbless-hook regulations during the catch-and-release period, then transition to general regulations on a fixed date.
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