Nestled deep in an Ozark valley and beside Roaring River Spring can be found one of the oldest fish hatcheries in the state. First constructed in 1910, the Civilian Conservation Corps later rebuilt it during the 1930's. The hatchery produces and stocks more than 250,000 rainbow trout each year and most end up right here in the 1.6 miles of trout stream that lie within the boundaries of Roaring River State Park.
Each year, more than 100,000 people come here to fish the crystal clear water. But there is much more to see and do at Roaring River. After a trip to the trout stream, take a hatchery tour, feed the fish, or sit in on a nature presentation. And during the summer, local musicians put on a free bluegrass show every Friday night at the amphitheater. Camping accommodations are outstanding with 187 sites and 26 rustic cabins. The new Roaring River Inn and Conference Center offers fine dining and great rooms.
Thank you for visiting the Roaring River Hatchery web-site, and while you are here, follow the links and take a look around. Then come visit one of the most beautiful parks in Missouri... and don't forget to bring your fishing gear!
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Fishing Report
57 degrees, falling, clear;water is very clear; lots of good sized fish; check at local fly shop for the best flies to use; park store is closed; fishing permit and trout permit required for the C&R season in the parks; available at any vendor in Missouri or on line at https://www4.wildlifelicense.com/mo/start.php; no check in or daily tag is required; fishing is permitted 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Fri.-Mon.; for current or detailed information on stream conditions call 417-847-2430. Nearest permit vendor to the park is Sportsman's Corner at the junction of Hwy 112 and Hwy 76. For current real time streamflow information check the streamflow gauge provided by USGS and DNR: http://waterdata.usgs.gov/mo/nwis/uv/?site_no=07050152&PARAmeter_cd=00065,00060 (Report made on 12/29/2009)
Get current stream information provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the Department of Natural Resources.
Area Information
- Hatchery Hours
- 8 am - 5 pm daily, all year
- Office is open 24 hours a day for general information. The hatchery is open to visitors from dawn until 10 pm year-round including holidays.
- Hatchery Tours
- May through August everyday at 2:00 P.M. Other times by request.
- Directions
- Roaring River Hatchery and Trout Park are located 7 miles south of Cassville on Highway 112
Tuesday, February 9 to Sunday, August 8, 2010
No events scheduled. Check our expanded calendar of events for other activities.
