The City of St. Joseph Parks, Recreation and Civic Facilities Department announced that the spring fish stocking and grand opening of the Krug Park Lagoon takes place this week. 

The Missouri Department of Conservation will be stocking Krug Lagoon with 450 hybrid bluegills and 175 channel catfish. Children are invited to attend to see, touch and learn about the fish before they are placed into Krug Lagoon at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday. 

The public is invited to join the Missouri Department of Conservation and the St. Joseph Parks Department as they open Krug Lagoon for catch and release fishing. The Krug Lagoon Opening Day Ceremony is scheduled to take place from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 15. 

The Missouri Department of Conservation will have rods, reels, and bait available for those who need to borrow equipment.

Beginning at the opening day ceremony, catch and release only fishing will be allowed daily from sunrise to sunset.  Anyone 15 years of age or under, anyone 65 or older, or anyone who meets the other Missouri Department of Conservation requirements for not needing a lifetime, annual or daily fishing permit, do not need to purchase a fishing permit unless they are trout fishing. Adults between the ages of 16 and 64 will need to obtain a fishing permit before casting a line. Fishing permit information may be obtained online and permits may be purchased online through the Missouri Department of Conservation’s website. 

For more information on fishing and conservation events to be scheduled at Krug Park each month between April and September, go to the St. Joseph Parks Facebook page.