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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 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

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.

Man fishing on the bank of river. Man trout fishing. Person holding up their trout line with three trout.