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Bennett Spring 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 $5 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 CST, 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 8 trout in your possession.
Month | Begin | End |
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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 |
Allowed lures: Flies, artificial lures, or soft plastic baits, depending on zone. See the Bennett Spring Hatchery area map for details.
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.
Fishing zones, allowed methods, and regulations vary. Ask for additional information when you purchase your tag.
Bennett Spring State Park is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday through Monday.
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Trout Parks
Several of the onsite fish hatcheries offer visitor centers and displays and tours.
Pomme de Terre Lake
Length limits:
Black bass: minimum 13”
Crappie: minimum 9”
Daily limit:
Crappie: 15
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
Thomas Hill Lake
Length limits
Black bass: minimum 15”
Hybrid striped bass: minimum 20”
Daily limit
Crappie: 15
Hybrid striped bass: 4