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Capps Creek
The use of porous-soled waders is prohibited.
While on any waters with length limits, all trout you possess must be kept with head, tail, and skin intact.
4 miles upstream from its junction with Shoal Creek: White Ribbon Trout area, see restrictions below.
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White Ribbon Trout Area
Coldwater streams capable of supporting trout populations year-round. All receive periodic stockings of rainbow trout, and some also receive brown trout. They provide great opportunities for catching and harvesting trout and the occasional chance to harvest a large trout.
Length Limit: Rainbows -- none; Browns -- at least 15"
Daily Limit: 4
Authorized Lures: All
Hickory Creek
The use of porous-soled waders is prohibited.
While on any waters with length limits, all trout you possess must be kept with head, tail, and skin intact.
Only flies and artificial lures may be used, and soft plastic baits and natural and scented baits are prohibited when fishing for any species from Nov. 1 through Feb. 28.
From Highway 86 bridge to Shoal Creek - 2.7 miles:
White Ribbon Trout Area (All): March 1 - Oct. 31
White Ribbon Trout Area (Catch-and-Release): Nov. 1 - Feb. 28
Name
White Ribbon Trout Area
Coldwater streams capable of supporting trout populations year-round. All receive periodic stockings of rainbow trout, and some also receive brown trout. They provide great opportunities for catching and harvesting trout and the occasional chance to harvest a large trout.
Length Limit: Rainbows -- none; Browns -- at least 15"
Daily Limit: 4
Authorized Lures: All
Name
White Ribbon Trout Area (Nov 1 - Feb 25)
All receive periodic stockings of rainbow trout, and some also receive brown trout. They provide great opportunities for catching and harvesting trout and the occasional chance to harvest a large trout.
Length Limit: Catch-and-release only
Daily Limit: Catch-and-release only between November 1 and February 25
Authorized Lures: Artificial lures and flies between November 1 and February 25
Roaring River
The use of porous-soled waders is prohibited.
While on any waters with length limits, all trout you possess must be kept with head, tail, and skin intact.
From the lower boundary of Roaring River State Park to Table Rock Lake - 4 miles:
White Ribbon Trout Area, see restrictions below.
Name
White Ribbon Trout Area
Coldwater streams capable of supporting trout populations year-round. All receive periodic stockings of rainbow trout, and some also receive brown trout. They provide great opportunities for catching and harvesting trout and the occasional chance to harvest a large trout.
Length Limit: Rainbows -- none; Browns -- at least 15"
Daily Limit: 4
Authorized Lures: All
Roaring River State Park
Unless exempt, you need fishing permit as well as a daily trout tag from March 1 to October 31. The daily trout tag is $4 for adults and $3 for youth 15 and younger. Trout tags and permits can be purchased at the park.
During the November through February catch-and-release season the annual trout permit replaces the daily trout tag.
November 10, 2023 - February 12, 2024
Trout fishing is allowed from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Fridays through Mondays.
Catch-and-release fishing only. (Fishing permit and annual trout permit required.)
Allowed lures: flies only
March 1 - October 31
Daily limit: 4 of all species combined. You must stop fishing after have 4 trout in your possession.
| Month | Begin | End |
|---|---|---|
| March | 6:30 am CST 7:30 am CDT |
6:00 pm CST 7:00 pm CDT |
| April | 7:00 am | 7:30 pm |
| May | 6:30 am | 8:15 pm |
| June/July | 6:30 am | 8:30 pm |
| August | 7:00 am | 8:00 pm |
| September | 7:30 am | 7:15 pm |
| October | 7:30 am | 6:30 pm |
Methods:
- Not more than one pole and line may be used by one person at any time.
- Gigging, snaring, snagging, and the taking of live bait are prohibited.
- Some waters are posted as restricted to specific baits or lures.
- The use of any foods to attract fish, except when placed on a hook, is prohibited.
At Roaring River State Park, a daily tag or a trout permit may be used for fishing from the first bridge below the old dam in Zone 3 to the downstream park boundary.
Fishing zones, allowed methods, and regulations vary. Ask for additional information when you purchase your tag.
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Trout Parks
Several of the onsite fish hatcheries offer visitor centers and displays and tours.
Table Rock Lake
Lakewide:
Daily limit:
Do not continue to snag, snare or grab for any species after taking a daily limit of 2 paddlefish.
Catfish (channel, blue and flathead): 10, combined total of these species
Crappie: 15
Size limit:
Black bass: minimum 15"
Crappie: minimum 10"
Walleye and sauger: minimum 18"
On the lake and its tributaries:
Size limit: Paddlefish: 34" minimum body length, measured from eye to fork of tail
Truman Lake
Lakewide
Daily limit:
Crappie: 15
Size limit:
Black bass: minimum 15" length limit on largemouth and smallmouth bass; minimum 12" length limit on spotted bass.
Crappie: minimum 9"
Allowed methods:
Nongame fish: Snagging, snaring and grabbing are allowed from March 15 through April 30 only.
On the lake and its tributaries
Daily limit:
Blue catfish: 10 fish daily and possession limit, with not more than 2 blue catfish more than 34".
Size limit:
Paddlefish: minimum 34" body length, measured from eye to fork of tail
Blue catfish: 26" to 34" protected slot length limit; the daily limit may not contain more than 2 blue catfish more than 34".
Prohibited Methods: No person shall continue to snag, snare or grab for any species after taking a daily limit of 2 paddlefish.