Season Open
Dates
January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024
Limits
Limits
Daily limit: 4
Possession limit: 8
Length limit: No size limit on rainbow trout; 15 inch minimum for brown trout in streams
Limits apply on all waters except on areas with special regulations.
Valid Permits
Permit Notes
Permit required to possess trout, except in trout parks where a daily tag is required. This permit is also required for all winter fishing in trout parks (catch-and-release) and for harvesting trout or fishing at Lake Taneycomo upstream from the US Hwy 65 bridge.
Allowed & Prohibited Methods
Methods
Trout: Allowed Methods
Methods
Pole and line
Trotline
Throwline
Limb line
Bank line
Jug line
Some areas have additional tackle restrictions. Learn about special area fishing regulations.
Methods
Pole and line
Trotline
Throwline
Limb line
Bank line
Jug line
Some areas have additional tackle restrictions. Learn about special area fishing regulations.
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