Trout Opening 2025

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.

Read the 2025 press release.

Trout Cams 

Get a current view of the stream at Bennett Spring State Park.
Get a current view of the river or the hatchery at Roaring River State Park.

Opening Day Tag Sales

Graph showing the final opening day tag sales for 2025.

Past Tag Sales

Graph showing the past tags sales on opening day of Trout Season.

Opening Day Photo Galleries

Click on the images below to see photos from Opening Day at each park.
Image will take you to the 2025 Trout Opening Flickr Gallery for Bennett Spring State Park.
Image will take you to the 2025 Trout Opening Flickr Gallery for Montauk State Park.
Image will take you to the 2025 Trout Opening Flickr Gallery for Roaring River State Park.