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Giessing Lake (Farmington)
Trout permits are required if trout are kept.
Trout may be taken by pole and line using all types of lures and baits allowed by state regulations, except during the dates listed below.
November 1 - January 31:
Catch-and-release only for trout.
Flies, artificial lures, and unscented soft plastic baits only.
Only 1 pole may be used.
Use of chum is prohibited.
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Winter Trout Fishing Area
Fishing is permitted year-round during normal park or area hours. Unless indicated in the area rules, trout may be taken by pole and line using all types of lures and baits under statewide limits. A trout permit is required to keep trout.
Lake Taneycomo
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.
Lake Taneycomo is stocked monthly with rainbow trout and annually with brown trout.
Must also have trout permit upstream of U.S. Highway 65 bridge to fish for any species.
On the lake and its tributaries:
Brown trout: 20 inch minimum length limit; the daily limit of 4 trout, combined total of both species, may include only 1 brown trout.
Within 760 feet below Table Rock Dam:
No fishing is allowed.
From the closed zone 760 feet below Table Rock Dam to the mouth of Fall Creek:
Rainbow trout: 12 to 20 inches protected slot length limit
Pole and line fishing only
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 the closed zone 760 feet below Table Rock Dam to U.S. Highway 65 bridge:
Fishing permit (unless exempt) and a trout permit are required to fish for any species.
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Large Trout Lake
On the lake and its tributaries:
- Brown trout—20” minimum length limit; the daily limit of 4 trout, combined total of both species, may include only 1 brown trout.
- The use of porous-soled waders is prohibited.
Within 760 feet below Table Rock Dam:
- No fishing is allowed.
From the closed zone 760 feet below Table Rock Dam to the mouth of Fall Creek:
- Rainbow trout—12” to 20” protected slot length limit
- Pole and line fishing only
- 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 the closed zone 760 feet below Table Rock Dam to U.S. Highway 65 bridge:
- Fishing permit (unless exempt) and a trout permit are required to fish for any species.
North Fork of the White 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.
Upper outlet of Rainbow Spring to Patrick Bridge - 8.6 miles: Blue Ribbon Trout Area, see restrictions below.
Unimpounded river and its tributaries from Patrick Bridge to Norfork Lake - 7.0 miles: Red Ribbon Trout Area, see restrictions below.
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Blue Ribbon Trout Area
Harvest is limited to maintain the maximum density of adult trout, create excellent catch-and-release fishing, and provide the occasional chance to harvest a trophy. These areas on the Current and North Fork of the White rivers are stocked with brown trout, and the Eleven Point River is stocked with rainbows.
Length Limit: At least 18"
Daily Limit: 1
Authorized Lures: Artificial lures and flies
Only flies and artificial lures may be used, and soft plastic baits and natural and scented baits are prohibited when fishing for any species.
Gigging, bowfishing, and using an atlatl are prohibited, and fish taken by these methods may not be possessed on these waters or their banks.
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Red Ribbon Trout Area (All Lures)
They provide catch-and-release fishing and a chance to harvest quality-size trout.
Length Limit: At least 15"
Daily Limit: 2
Authorized Lures: All
Rotary Lake (Jackson)
Trout permits are required if trout are kept.
Trout may be taken by pole and line using all types of lures and baits allowed by state regulations, except during the dates listed below.
November 1 - January 31:
Catch-and-release only for trout.
Flies, artificial lures, and unscented soft plastic baits only.
Only 1 pole may be used.
Use of chum is prohibited.
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Winter Trout Fishing Area
Fishing is permitted year-round during normal park or area hours. Unless indicated in the area rules, trout may be taken by pole and line using all types of lures and baits under statewide limits. A trout permit is required to keep trout.
Roubidoux 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.
Downstream from Roubidoux Spring to its junction with the Gasconade River - 3.1 miles: White Ribbon Trout Area
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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
Stone Mill Spring
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.
Entire Spring Branch - 0.3 mile: White Ribbon Area
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White Ribbon Trout Area (Feb 24 - Oct 31)
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
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White Ribbon Trout Area (Nov 1 - Feb 21)
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
Authorized Lures: Artificial lures and flies