LEBANON — The ceremonial firing of a pistol at 6:30 a.m. Friday at state parks around Missouri signaled the start of an annual tradition for local anglers: the first day of catch-and-keep trout season ...

Before he was to shoot the starting pistol marking the opening of catch-and-keep trout season, Charlie Reading was in disbelief. "I've always thought it was a big deal, but this year, being involved ...

LEBANON, Mo. – Women will have the chance to fish for free Saturday, Sept. 27, at Bennett Spring State Park during the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) Women’s Free Fishing Day. Women can ...

BENNETT SPRING STATE PARK, Mo. (KY3) - Celebrating a century of Bennett Spring State Park. One of the gems of our Ozarks Life is about more than just fishing. It’s about memories, traditions, and ...

Catch-and-keep trout fishing season will begin March 1 in Missouri. The state has four trout parks: Bennett Spring State Park near Lebanon, Montauk State Park near Licking, Roaring River State Park ...

Public access and fishing will be prohibited on the west bank near the hatchery office in Zone 1 to the Highway 64 A bridge in Zone 2. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) assured anglers ...

JEFFERSON CITY — The annual opening of catch-and-keep trout fishing in Missouri at the state’s four trout parks is scheduled for Friday, March 1. The catch-and-keep season at the trout parks runs ...

BENNETT SPRING STATE PARK, Mo. (KY3) - The sirens will sound at sunrise on Saturday for Missouri’s annual start to the trout season. The state has four trout parks, including three in the Ozarks: ...

Missourians throw a giant fishing celebration each year on opening day of trout season. There are especially large gatherings at the state’s four trout parks. This year, the annual March 1 opener ...