Spencer, Iowa (NorthwestIowaNow.com) — The Department of Natural Resources has released their 2025 Community Trout Stocking schedule, and Bree Blom, Naturalist with Clay County Conservation gives the update.

Blom says fish are biting under the ice right now at several Clay County ponds and lakes.

Trout stocking happens twice a year, with each location receiving about 1500 trout each stocking. For more information on this family friendly event at Scharnberg Pond February 1st, 2025, visit the Clay County Conservation page on Facebook.