ANGLERS CELEBRATE 2021 TROUT SEASON OPENING IN MISSOURI STATE PARKS
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.