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Local Lakefront Parks Lure Trout Anglers Cast your line and catch your limit at local lakefront parks where the Fairfax County Park Authority operates the annual Spring Trout Fishing Program during the months of February through April. Come out and join other fishing fanatics—and first timers—for the excitement of catch-and-keep fishin' fun along the banks of Lake Accotink dam and  stream and at Lake Fairfax. Weekly stocking will alternate between the two parks, with the first stocking of 1,000 pounds of farm-raised, safe-to-eat rainbow trout taking place on Friday, February 6, 2009 at Lake Accotink Park. The first trout stocking at Lake Fairfax Park takes place one week later on Friday, February 13, 2009. Trout fishing begins on Friday, February 6 at Lake Accotink and at Lake Fairfax on Friday, February 13, 2009. The last stocking of the season is scheduled for April 10 at Lake Fairfax Park.  The trout fishing program ends at both parks on April 19, 2009. Both parks allow fishing from 7 a.m. until dusk. COMPLETE STOCKING SCHEDULE Lake Accotink Park:  February 6, February 20, March 6, March 20, April 3 Lake Fairfax Park: February 13, February 27, March 13, March 27, April 10 Stocking schedule subject to change due to weather or other circumstances. 2009 PASS FEES This unique recreational program is supported entirely through fees paid by trout fishing pass holders.   Age 6 to 15 Age 16 to 59 Age 60 and above Season Pass $30 $35 $30 One-Day Pass $10 $12 $10 One child age 15 or younger may fish for free with a paid adult. Passes may be purchased at either park and used at both locations. RULES Under this program, all Virginia game and fishing laws apply, including a six-fish daily limit and the requirement for those 16 years and older to carry a current Virginia fishing license. In addition, all persons fishing in the park's stocked waters must comply with the rules of the trout fishing program. This includes the requirement to purchase a park fishing pass prior to fishing, a one pole per person rule, and other rules outlined on the pass. COMPLETE PROGRAM RULES Daily limit is 6 fish per pass holder One pole and/or line per person Netting and snagging are prohibited Participants age 16 years and older must carry a valid Virginia fishing license Fishing allowed during park hours only; parks close at dark $5 will be charged to replace a lost season pass Passes are nontransferable Pass is good at Lake Accotink Park and Lake Fairfax Park Violation of program rules will result in loss of fishing privileges at Fairfax County Park Authority sites for one year; no refund A state-issued trout stamp is not required because the Park Authority's trout stocking program is not funded by the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries.