(KAIR)--The City of Atchison is calling it a “unique opportunity” for fishing aficionados looking to catch rainbow trout this winter.

Saying that trout season began Sunday, and runs through March 31, the City, in a release, says winter fishing can be done at Atchison's Community Lake #1, located on the north side of Harper Drive between 3rd & 6th Streets, due to a partnership with the Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks.

The lake, the City notes, has received its first stocking.

The release informs those wanting to fish “that there are special state regulations and permits required” to do so.