Coinciding with the October trout stockings, several Trout Family Fishing events will be held in the area in October. These events are perfect for families, inexperienced anglers who want to learn more about fishing or those that like to trout fish.

Each body of water will be stocked with catchable-size trout before the event. Loaner fishing equipment, bait and instruction will be free to participants. The events are for people of all ages; all participants ages 16 or older need a 2014 fishing license.

The Trout Family Fishing schedule is as follows (times are 4:30-6:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted):

Oct. 22 – Melham Park Lake, Broken Bow; Oct. 24 – North Park Lake, Holdrege; Oct. 25 – Plum Creek Park Lake, Lexington, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Oct. 28 – Windmill State Recreation Area Lake No. 2, Gibbon; Arrowhead Meadows Golf Course pond, Curtis; Oct. 30 – Yanney Park Lake, Kearney.