Trout Fishing Regulations
Montauk has three fishing areas.
Catch-and-Release Only Area
In waters designated catch-and-release, trout may not be
possessed. All trout must be returned unharmed immediately. Only flies
may be used.
*The Missouri Department of
Conservation has extended the zone where the winter catch-and-release
program takes place at Montauk State Park effective Nov. 14, 2003. The
zone is now defined as the area of the Current River within Montauk
State Park upstream from the concrete bridge at the entrance to the
campground.
Fly Fishing Only Area
In waters designated fly fishing only, a fly shall be
constructed on a single point hook of feathers, tinsel, chenille, yarn,
fur, silk, rayon or nylon thread or floss, with or without a spinner.
Artificial Lures and
Natural Bait Area
In waters designated artificial lures and natural bait, any
bait, including lures, natural bait or flies may be used.
These areas are marked in the park and maps are also
available.
Trout Fishing Hours
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Beginning Time
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Ending Time
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| March |
6:30 a.m. |
6 p.m. |
| April |
6 a.m.*/7 a.m.** |
6:30 p.m.*/7:30 p.m.** |
| May |
6:30 a.m. |
8:15 p.m. |
| June and July |
6:30 a.m. |
8:30 p.m. |
| August |
7 a.m. |
8 p.m. |
| September |
7:30 a.m. |
7:15 p.m. |
| October |
6:30 a.m.*/7:30 a.m.** |
5:30 p.m.*/6:30 p.m.** |
* Central Standard Time / ** Central Daylight Time
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Catch-and-Release Season * |
Beginning Time
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Ending Time |
2nd Friday in Nov.
through the 2nd Sunday in February
(Friday, Saturday and Sunday only) |
8 a.m. |
4 p.m. |
*The Missouri Department of
Conservation has extended the zone where the winter catch-and-release
program takes place at Montauk State Park effective Nov. 14, 2003. The
zone is now defined as the area of the Current River within Montauk
State Park upstream from the concrete bridge at the entrance to the
campground. For additional information, please call (573) 548-2585.
Regulations
- Trout fishing is permitted in accordance with the
state wildlife code and posted restrictions daily from March 1 through
Oct. 31, and during the winter catch-and-release season from the
second Friday in November to the second Sunday in February on Friday,
Saturday and Sunday only.
- Each angler shall display a daily trout tag
purchased in the area and bearing his or her signature.
- Each angler shall have a state fishing permit
except those 15 years and younger or Missouri residents 65 years and
older.
- Each angler shall keep their trout separate at all
times and identified with their name and address.
- The daily limit is four, possession limit eight
trout.
- Only a single pole or rod may be used. Gigging,
snaring or snagging is not permitted.
- The use of game fish or parts thereof for bait is
prohibited; chumming is not permitted.
- No trout may be possessed in the catch-and-release
area.
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