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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Illinois fall trout season opens Oct. 21 in locations statewide

By Muddy River Sports | October 1, 2023
The fall trout season in Illinois opens Oct. 21. The early catch-and-release season is being stocked later than expected as warm water temperatures lead to a higher mortality rate. | Photo courtesy of pexels.com

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois fall trout season will open Saturday, Oct. 21, at 59 ponds, lakes, and streams throughout the state, and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is warning anglers that warm weather will delay some early stockings this fall. The early catch-and-release season, scheduled to open Oct. 7 this year, will be…

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