Trout Fishing Regulations
Roaring River State Park is divided into three zones
each with the following bait or lure and creel restrictions.
Zone 1
From the hatchery to the posted sign at the mouth of Dry Hollow
Creek, only artificial lures, soft plastic baits and flies are
permitted. An artificial lure is defined as a manufactured lure. Soft
plastic lures include synthetic eggs, worms or grubs. Flies are a lure
constructed on a single point hook of feathers, tinsel, chenille, yarn,
fur, silk, rayon or nylon thread or floss, with or without a spinner. No
putty-dough baits, other natural baits or foods may be used in this
area.
Zone 2
From the posted sign at the mouth of Dry Hollow Creek to the
old dam in the lower campground, only flies are permitted. In the area
of Zone 2 designated as catch-and-release only (from the posted sign at
the mouth of Dry Hollow Creek to the posted sign below the bridge on
Hwy. F) trout may not be possessed and must be returned to the water
unharmed immediately. This portion of Zone 2 is designated as a
multiple-use area with wading and swimming allowed.
Zone 3
From the old dam to the park boundary, artificial lures, soft
plastic baits, flies and natural or scented baits may be used. Natural
and scented baits include live bait or any other substance designed to
attract fish by taste or smell including dough, putty or paste-type
baits.
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. |
For additional information, please
call (417) 847-2539.
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 on 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.
- Daily limit is four, only one of which may be a
brown trout equal to or greater than 15”. There is no length limit on
rainbow trout. Possession limit is 8 trout.
- Only a single pole or rod may be used. Gigging,
snaring or snagging is not permitted.
- No person shall continue to fish for any species in
these trout waters after having four trout in possession.
- 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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