On December 1, Emporia’s King Lake will receive the first delivery of trout, with a total of 1,500 fish planned to be stocked over three separate releases. Gwendolynne Larson from Emporia State University confirmed that this initial stocking is the first in a series scheduled for the lake.
The trout program at King Lake is organized as three distinct stockings, beginning with the first batch on December 1. Subsequent stockings will complete the total of 1,500 trout, helping to maintain fish populations and support local recreational fishing.
The introduction of 1,500 trout is intended to enhance angling opportunities for the community and visitors to Emporia. Regular stockings help keep the lake well populated with catchable fish, encouraging outdoor activity and use of the university’s natural resources.
“King Lake will receive the first of three fish stockings on Dec. 1.”
The article reports that Emporia’s King Lake will be stocked with 1,500 trout across three planned releases starting December 1, boosting local fishing options and lake use.