Anglers Celebrate 2021 Trout Season Opening in Mo State Parks
The catch-and-keep trout season began at 6:30 a.m. Monday, March 1.
“Opening day of Missouri trout season is always exciting,” said Mike Sutherland, director of Missouri State Parks. “When so many family, friends and fellow anglers gather at our parks to share their passion for trout fishing, it creates a unique energy unlike any other season or event. I absolutely love getting to watch lifelong memories being created and our state parks are privileged to host this very special annual event.”
Based on trout tag sales, 1,709 anglers visited Bennett Spring State Park near Lebanon, 1,793 anglers visited Montauk State Park near Salem, and 1,956 anglers visited Roaring River State Park near Cassville. This year’s total is lower than 2020 numbers by nearly 2,000. A breakdown of trout tag counts and photos from the day are available at mostateparks.com/TroutOpening2021.
A news release says the catch-and-keep trout season began at 6:30 a.m. Monday, March 1.
Based on trout tag sales, 1,709 anglers visited Bennett Spring State Park near Lebanon; 1,793 anglers visited Montauk State Park near Salem; and 1,956 anglers visited Roaring River State Park near Cassville. This year’s total is lower than 2020 numbers by nearly 2,000.
The catch-and-keep trout season continues through October 31.
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This is opening day for trout season in Missouri.
Anglers are braving the cold this morning at Roaring River State Park near Cassville and Bennett Springs State Park near Lebanon.
Missouri also has Montauk State Park near Licking and Meramec Springs State Park near St. James.
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