Why NOT To Fish For Trout on Stocking Day

[@jackbailey3446]

I love how you always show the rig and/or lure you use. It really helps to see what works.

[@robertstonebreaker8394]

I remember my uncle gene used to love doing that he used velveeta cheese and cotton balls real small hooks always got his limit , he’s probably still fishing up in heaven .

[@marlojohnston4217]

This was truly a realistic video Alex! Sometimes you get em and sometimes you don't. Still appreciate and love the fact that you were out there trying! Wish we had trout around where I live. The closest for me is about 4.5 hrs away. Thank you for always keeping it realistic 😊

[@RiverRat3030]

This is why you are called Realistic Fishing 🎣 my friend Alex’ 🙏🏻 ❤

[@gramps1]

I lived on a trout stream for several years. Dad and I realized that the stockies were on a feeding schedule from the hatchery. They ate at 6am 12pm and 6pm. We'd walk down after dinner and tell everyone, " Just give it a few minutes", then, bam, everyone had one on. It took them several weeks to get off that schedule. Also noticed that very few walked more than a few hundred feet from the road. Keep it realistic !

[@matruthn.m.bassinGanGanG]

😂most ppl don’t realize this BUT definitely True I’ll go in the middle of the day hit the Stocked areas at bout 11:00am by noon be slaying the stockers 😂 stay Feeshie 🤙🤙

[@timmontano8792]

We have stocked trout here in AZ too. Most fishermen/women and kids generally get out to fish the same day or the day after. The newly stocked trout are trained to eat whatever is thrown at them. Make them easy to catch. The trout that survive that first day of fishing become incrementally smarter in terms of avoiding being caught day by day.

[@davidwilliams1805]

Thanks for sharing this Alex! Keep doing your thing brother! Keep it realistic!

[@JohnZetty]

I’ve nothing against trout angling. But honestly, stocked trout anglers are the worst. They literally act like they’re some kind of professional rarity. And they leave the worst messes behind them. I’d rather them just go to the store and buy their trout, it’s cheaper and less annoying for the rest of us.

[@RealisticFishing]

😅

[@BayAreaFisherman]

I agree , and they like fishing shoulder length away . I'll pass on that lol😂

[@Ftke685]

Its true,they bring a cup of worms a pack of cigs and throw there stuff everywhere,and the trash is unreal. I see them everyday here in NC.big piles of high test lines. And they usually have a dog spooking it for everyone anyways.

[@mjohhnson]

I can't tell you how many bags of trash I pack out from the lakes and rivers. Plus hooks, sinkers and bombers.

[@tommyhobbs7551]

Around here if you Don't go on stocking day the Mennonites saine out the creeks and you damn sure won't get any!

[@davetheheretic295]

I've had my best success with stocked trout by showing up a few days to a week after stocking. It's like the trout need some time to acclimate. Results my vary with each user, of course.

[@Exoskel2]

The trout got pressured with so many people maybe it is the best to just wait a few days or a week to settle down

[@Jhughes1029]

Last year I spent the night at a campground that had a trout pond on site. I didn't realize beforehand that the day after I arrived was opening day for trout season. By 6am people were elbow to elbow fishing a pond that was no bigger than a swimming pool.

[@todorstoyanov786]

Those guys were scratching each others ears with their rods🤣 Cheers, mate and tight line!🍻

[@armandorjusino]

It is what it is, I fish for pleasure, sport and to get some peace and enjoyment in the process, crowded fishing spots are not my thing.

[@egomaniac247]

exactly, that doesn't look fun or relaxing at all

[@johnoliva5153]

Thank you for going out there today.I've never gone out on stocking day.I find it's better a couple of days after.I thank you for your efforts on our behalf.

[@TomFisher-so6mp]

I appreciate you giving it a try. Seeing all those cars and people would have sent me packing. Cheers brother!

[@sethjohnsonoutdoors4055]

That sure was a TON of people there Alex!!!! Goodness gracious 😳 thank you for giving it a try!!!

[@derrickbrown180]

It’s was worth a try! Thanks for keeping it realistic!

[@TJWilson]

This is why I rarely fish stocked ponds once the weather warms up. It is ridiculous. I have to be at the pond 30 minutes before sunrise and then I still have people trying to stand right next to me to fish, especially when I am catching them and they aren't. Glad it is an option for you. Hope you can get some this time or another day with less stressed fish.

[@fishingwithhouse]

Glad you can get out and fish. We have that same issue at the start of catch and keep season . Be safe !

[@RodsFishingAdventures]

That's the way it was at Montauk state park in Missouri opening day people lined up shoulder to shoulder. Great video Alex

[@marlojohnston4217]

I hope you get some!! Excited to watch.

[@RealisticFishing]

Time will tell 😅

[@duanetaylor1526]

Thanks for sharing the "Walk of Shame" although I don't consider it that. Appreciate that you show the Wins and Defeats. KiR!!!

[@subieracer005]

That Temu corn bait looks interesting. Could catch a few species with that!! And oh yeah.. We call that "combat" fishing out here in Oregon. Glad you were able to find a spot.

[@agooddaytofish2736]

Combat fishing is common here in Wisconsin too. Trout, salmon, and walleye have peak times where the river looks like the line at Disney world.

[@SharingTheOutdoors]

We sometimes go on stocking day. Spinners usually work better the first day than bait, the fish will strike at anything moving in the water just reacting to it, and you can cover more water quickly as opposed to drifting bait. While it can be crowded I enjoy the camaraderie and talking with other anglers.

[@rickbursell7204]

Brutal combat fishing

[@billgibson5226]

That was truly realistic! I imagine those fish were stressed from the transfer into the river. Hopefully, the bite be better in the next few days.

[@stevesmith7164]

Always ruff around here during trout season in the spring around here not just the amount of fishermen but also blue herring😊

[@T.h.e__T.r.u.t.h]

These videos are so relaxing

[@michael1529]

Not an angling fan of opening day trout fishing. We go through the same thing here in PA and NJ. Too crowded. I wait and go mid week. Thanks for the video and trying to catch a trout

[@myrickalbright1354]

Planning to go for some trout next month, better luck next time

[@Krazylifeoutdoors]

Ive been watching your channel for a long time now. Yea open stock day is always the worst. They stocked the streams where i live i normally wait a couple days before i go. I caught my limit fast. Also heres a little tip with those eggs. Use a small #8 hook without a long shank it helps it. Also put the sinkwr closest to your hook around 6-8 inches above it buts it right in there face especially in swift water like you fish.

[@emptypockets9187]

Here in NC the trout seem easier to catch at first light. It’s still crowded just like it is in your area but you usually try and find a hole with no one in it and you’ll usually catch your limit or just catch and have a good time.

[@ofellioprice908]

That's a realistic opening day! No surprise.

[@j.t.cooper2963]

👍🏻😎 We have low teens and -0 weather coming here to Kansas over the next few days. Looks like most of the country does too. Stay warm everybody. 🥶

[@RealisticFishing]

Cold weather on its way here too

[@AdventuresWest]

I happened to be kayak bass fishing a local city pond a few years ago in early Spring. I had no clue that the city had started to do a single rainbow plant for angling and advertise it. I knew that I had a spinner somewhere in my pack, so I dug it out and quickly put it on my spinning gear to see if they'd eat right out of the truck. Some of them were already noodling on the surface, picking stuff to eat. I caught 3 or 4 on that spinner while the water was still on in the truck and trout were still dumping in and then went back to fishing bass. I would never had considered going back to fish for them that weekend when it would have inevitably been a zoo. A good reason to not fish for planters in a body of water that they'll stay alive in, is that a holdover will be a lot better of a fish next season.

[@zone4garlicfarm]

Maine stocks many lakes and ponds with brook trout and landlocked salmon in October. Most of those waters are limited to catch and release for those species in October and November. That gives the stocked fish time to disperse and adapt to life in the wild.

[@CatfishandCrappie]

Ever fish trout opener when you were in my neck of the woods? Comnat fishing at it's worst!

[@mikesawyer6742]

At least you enjoyed the sunshine and got a little exercise. Thanks Alex

[@luke_angling]

WOW that was a pressured stretch with all those anglers so close together. I was hoping you might catch one being further away. Looks a nice spot though. KIR

[@GhostTownBluesBand1]

they just stocked us up this week. I only have ponds in memphis though... corn and powerbait balls for me.

[@joeymeraz]

Sweet

[@RealisticFishing]

🏆 First!

[@Perfectsavage_13]

Did the same thing when the pond got stocked and only a few caught trout, never got any at all it sucks.

[@addicted2fishing119]

KIR 🍻

[@RealisticFishing]

KIR 🍺

[@spookyduzit]

Im in Arizona. And if your not there day1 2 or 3 you miss out Have to hurry for the seaonal winter trout

[@ronaldyeater3322]

Sup alex, i love when opening day here in april, so mant people spend $20 on bait, $20 on dunkin donuts, crazy money on tackle... Can keep 5 trout, spend $100? 🤔, they could buy 5 processed for $40. And i don't have to clean up thier shit.. drives me nuts every year, maybe im just getting old? 52 and stay home opening day now. Tyvm tc 🎣

[@matthewmolone9224]

If you ever make it up to Utah hit me up and we will go out and target big wild brown trout, will see some of the most beautiful scenery in the world and won’t see another soul!

[@mrgoblueguy]

Your biggest fan is here first comment champ

[@RealisticFishing]

🥈 Hello Champ

[@koreilly9369]

I don’t mind fishing next to a few people but that’s definitely not my scene. Thanks for the post, KIR

[@MikesFishingHome]

Opening day at the parking lot 😂

[@joebuck66]

Hey, at least you tried. Great video Alex.

[@bassing_with_Bart]

Stocked trout day is like that here in Connecticut too. Too many people fishing in close quarters and lines getting tangled if anyone does hook a fish. I usually wait a day or two when it is less of a zoo.

[@mikeduffy9584]

The mianus river is like that in CT too close to the city..

[@brianzelinsky-ri6nd]

Looks like a gang of starving desperados trying to catch dinner 🤣 I agree, a total zoo! Thanks for trying Alex, better luck next time

[@deeisgee1150]

I got skunked today too! Didnt see a single fish KIR!

[@pierowmania2775]

My local pond is closed for 2 weeks after the trout are stocked.

[@andrewmortimer3317]

That’s too many people! If I see a crowd at the fishing spot I don’t even get out of the car.

[@josepheddington8670]

I like you try temu products. Fun video 📹

[@ifishcatfish]

same thing here. The people with the 500 dollar Simms waders were proudly walking knee deep in the middle of the stream, spooking all fish for every one from the bank. I could see on their faces that they thought they were so manly..

[@backwoodsjeff]

Looks kinda like Nice Mill

[@adamholt6898]

The last time I was there EVERYONE caught fish and I caught nothing. I changed lures multiple times, people were yelling at me which color to use and I tried everything and got skunked. I watched several people catch their limit and leave. I finally left with nothing 😢. I’m guessing it was my line size or color?

[@mjohhnson]

I'm not a fan of stocked trout. Not against them.I like that they help the big fish get bigger too. It's that I like to catch a couple for a dinner occasionally. Pond reared taste like dirt until they've been in the lake for a year. I also prefer a little more size to them. I don't mind skipping opening day either.

[@broshfishingandadventures4386]

i think all the trout got spoke by the lot of people wanting to catch them hahaha keep it realistic.....better luck next time alex 😁

[@agooddaytofish2736]

I like what Wisconsin does with our trout stocking. First 2 weeks are restricted to children under 14, people over 65, and people with disabilities. Gives them some time before it inevitably becomes a zoo the day those restrictions end.

[@PaintballShyguy]

I like to give it a few days, never have that much luck otherwise.

[@xLuda007]

I don't go to stocking day. Fish need time to get used to the new environment. You're lucky to get a bite at all. I usually wait a few days after it's stocked

[@kennethhaid5228]

If you think that was A lot of people here in Pennsylvania on opening day around major city's it is shoulder to shoulder. That's why I quit fishing for trout.

[@WCole-t5v]

They stock some areas with trout around me in the spring. I never really understood it. Stock the trout, 8 million dudes show up, and catch the stocked trout, and then they’re all gone until next year. I’ve never gotten into it, but would rather try to catch a trout where they naturally are

[@HonestyBrewer-m6d]

What water way is this?

[@brianlangford7278]

Probably should have put a lure on for more distance n no snagging

[@RealisticFishing]

😂

[@carltonphelps8088]

Even to find a bit of bank not in use was a stroke of luck. And you being a gentleman fisherman didn't fish on banks that were a bit busy.

[@sly4139]

I have 2 ponds that I just stop fishing for 2months after they get stocked. Places just get trashed and guys will set up right on top of you

[@JeffreyStovall-m9o]

Rember those days. Elbow to Elbow.

[@coopertrooper8256]

Fishing is supposed to be relaxing but that looked completely miserable. That's pretty dang realistic!

[@WhiteTrashTennessee]

My experience is that the first 24 hours after being stocked they just jump sround and not bite anything

[@jamestboehm6450]

Gotta love stocking day. More like zoo day.

[@thehauntedbyrd]

better luck next time Alex. KIR

[@FirstCatch]

The scented will always prevail. The life of a trout…..

[@FirstCatch]

But they are picky at times…

[@MikesFishingHome]

2nd channel KIC..... Keep It Clean 😂😂😂 I guess, they want the yellow to be yellow? WTH keep it clean mean?

[@PHFishingBiking]

And that's why I HATE trout fishing and never hardly ever went trout fishing in my whole life!

[@Turppa21]

OH you should see salmon river, absolute shitshow. Haha

[@robdy7244]

Had them surrounded, that's a tuff way to fish , not for me.

[@snotshovelinfection305]

Bro you let so many big bass go in black bass nes

[@tykit9230]

That fake corn would catch big carp where I'm at

[@NStone90]

Can't stand people being that close, I'd move away too. It's just easier that way.

[@MikesFishingHome]

Lol

[@jorgen.zamora]

🤢🤢🤢🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮 trying to get away from people just to find a bunch of people where there should be almost no people.

[@JohnDillon-zh7js]

Your fishing for the rong fish This is when you fish for Bass with a trout lure.

[@ConeyIsland1952]

Fooey on stocked fishing anything....🥸