Catch-and-keep trout season in Missouri opens March 1

By Muddy River News | February 23, 2025
Saturday, March 1, at 6:30 a.m. marks the opening of the catch-and-keep season that runs through Oct. 31. For information on fishing at Missouri trout parks, visit mdc.mo.gov/fishing/species/trout/trout-parks. | Photo courtesy of Missouri State Parks

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Hundreds of die-hard anglers line the banks at one of Missouri’s trout parks every year on March 1 for the opening day of catch-and-keep trout season. In years past, anglers have faced frigid winter temperatures, snow, sleet and ice, as well as sunshine and springlike weather — all in the attempt…

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