Trout harvest begins Thursday at Huckleberry Lake

HANNIBAL, Mo. — Trout harvesting can begin at Huckleberry Lake beginning Thursday, Feb. 1, with a limit of four per day. Additionally, a trout permit is required for all anglers regardless of age in addition to the prescribed fishing permit to possess and transport trout.

The lake was stocked with 725 rainbow trout, including five “lunkers,” on Oct. 31.

All other fish species in Huckleberry Park Lake may be caught and kept. Other fish available and daily limits are:

• Largemouth Bass (less than 12 inches or more than 15 inches): 6
• Channel Catfish: 4
• Crappie: 30
• All other fish combined: 20

Information on fishing licenses available on the Missouri Department of Conservation website at https://huntfish.mdc.mo.gov/fishing.

Hannibal Parks and Recreation has partnered with Missouri Department of Conservation as part of a Community Assistance Program to help manage the fishery.