Trout Opening 2024

The opening of the catch-and-keep trout fishing season on March 1 is an important Missouri tradition, marking the beginning of a season that runs until Oct. 31. The season officially begins at 6:30 a.m. at Bennett Spring State Park near Lebanon, Montauk State Park near Salem, and Roaring River State Park near Cassville. In addition to premier trout fishing, visitors to the state’s trout parks can enjoy miles of hiking trails, lodging and camping options, and on-site dining facilities.

Click here to read the news release.

Trout Cam

Click here for a current view from Bennett Spring State Park.
Click here to view Roaring River State Park's trout cam.

Opening Day Tag Sales

Past Tag Sales

Bennett Spring State Park
Montauk State Park
Roaring River State Park

Opening Day Photo Galleries

Click on the images below to see photos from Opening Day at each park.

Anglers fishing in the stream at Bennett Spring State Park A man steps down from the bank to net a trout from the water A family fishes from the bank