Missouri has the best trout fishing." Holter was among the roughly 2,000 men, women and children who cast their lines at Bennett Spring State Park at the break of dawn and throughout the day.

March 1 is an outdoors holiday of sorts in Missouri, collectively bringing thousands of fishing enthusiasts to the state's four trout parks: Bennett Spring State Park near Lebanon, Montauk State ...

Bennett Spring is the most popular trout park. The spring from which the park derives its name is the third largest in the state, producing an average of 100,000,000 gallons of water a day.

Missouri residents ages 16 through 64 and nonresidents ages 16 and older must buy a fishing permit to participate in the season. Daily fishing permits cost $8, with a daily limit of four trout.

Bennett Spring is the most popular trout park. The spring from which the park derives its name is the third-largest in the state, producing an average of 100,000,000 gallons of water a day.

It's almost time for catch-and-keep trout fishing in Missouri, and conservation officials want folks to remember a few things. March 1 is opening day at Missouri's four trout parks: Bennett Spring ...

The Meramec River flows through lush Ozark hills and offers ideal summer floating conditions. The water stays cool and clear ...

The Trout Parks are managed for fishing by the Missouri Department of Conservation. Each night during the season, which runs March 1 through Oct. 31, trout are stocked in the parks’ waters.

The trout parks are managed for fishing by the Missouri Department of Conservation. Each night during the season, which runs March 1 through Oct. 31, trout are stocked in the parks’ waters.