Trout season in Kansas will begin a week from today and run through April 15.

During this cool period, Wildlife and Parks stocks rainbow trout in designated waters throughout the state, including Lake Henry in Clinton State Park.

Anyone fishing for trout in these waters must purchase a $12.15 trout permit, whether he or she is required to have a fishing license or not. Trout permits are valid for the calendar year, so permits purchased in January are valid through Dec. 31.

All residents ages 16-64, and all non-residents 16 and older also must have a valid fishing license.

Mined Land Wildlife Area No. 30 in Cherokee County and Tuttle Creek State Park Willow Lake, where trout survive through the summer, require a trout permit year-round.

Beginning Jan. 1, some waters will require a trout permit during trout season whether the angler is fishing for trout or not.

Check posted notices at each area for more information.

The daily creel limit is five trout unless posted otherwise. The possession limit is 15.

Trout permits are available online, at KDWP offices, some county clerk offices and license vendors.

For information on stocking dates and locations or to purchase a permit, go to www.kdwp.state.ks.us.