can toss a couple of trout in that I catch from the local river? Since
they'll eat while it's cold I could fatten them up before I fry them up.
Would this be a problem?

Trout need cold running water....call your local dept of ag.....they can tell
you....I asked the same question, and was told the water was too warm where I
live......I am in Georgia......Jerri

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