State Free Fishing June 6 & 7
2026-06-07 06:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago)
Everyone fishes for free. Rules and regulations apply. Each fisher person needs their own stringer with name/address and phone number

Jim Rogers Fly Fishing School
2026-06-13 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-27 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-05 09:00 - 17:00
Limited size class. $150 per person. Eight hour class 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. lunch provided. Call to sign up for classes 417 532 4307 extension 2

Ladies Free Fishing
2026-09-26 07:30 - 19:15
Any age of ladies fish for free. Pick up your tag at the park store. All rules and regulations apply

Last Day of the Season (catch & keep)
2026-10-31 07:30 - 18:30

Catch & Release Season Begins
2026-11-13 08:00 - 16:00
Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday catch and release days. Every weekend until February 8, 2027. Need Missouri fishing license and Missouri Trout Permit all available at the park store or online.

End of Catch & Release
2027-02-08 08:00 - 16:00
Last day of catch & release. Need Missouri fishing license and Missouri Trout Permit.

Store Open
2027-02-28 - 2027-03-01
Open at 9 a.m. and remain open all night to help you get prepared for Opening Day March 1. Also make your lodging reservations for 2028.

Trout Season Begins
2027-03-01 00:00 - 19:00
Park store will be open on the 28th of February until March 1 at 7 p.m. Get your tags for fishing and have a great season!
