Saint Louis

Looking to fish this winter? Look no further than TROUT! Trout are an abundant fish to catch here in the St. Louis area thanks to our Winter Trout Stocking Program put on by the Missouri Department of Conservation. With MDC stocking thousands every year, anglers from all over come to catch their share of what the department offers. Sure, catching trout is fun and all, but harvesting them brings the whole program full circle, makes for more rounded anglers, and feeds many every single winter!

The All About Trout program is exactly what it sounds like... Its everything to do with trout!

We will cover what trout are, where they come from, what makes them special, techniques to catch them, where you can catch them, and many other trout related topics!

We will be fishing in the winter weather so please dress appropriately for the elements.

All gear is provided!

Sunfish are some of the most abundant and easily caught fish here in the state of Missouri.

In this class we will be learning everything about sunfish from species, habitat, all the way to how to filet them. We will be actively fishing, catching, and harvesting sunfish in many different ways!

If you are a beginner to the world of harvesting your catch or you want to freshen up your preexisting skills, this is the program for you!

Winter is one of the best times to pursue Coyote, and on February 15th, we're taking the classroom straight to the field for an evening of learning AND hunting!

This hands-on winter coyote class will cover the tactics and strategies that go into successfully calling coyotes at night, including stand selection, wind and terrain, calling techniques, coyote behavior, setup, and shot opportunities in low-light conditions.

Winter is one of the best times to pursue Coyote, and on January 18th, we're taking the classroom straight to the field for an evening of learning AND hunting!

This hands-on winter coyote class will cover the tactics and strategies that go into successfully calling coyotes at night, including stand selection, wind and terrain, calling techniques, coyote behavior, setup, and shot opportunities in low-light conditions.

Discover Nature – Fishing Lesson 3 & 4

*You must attend Discover Nature Fishing Lesson 1 (Equipment, Casting, & Proper Fish Handling) before attending this class.*

*A current, valid fishing permit is encouraged for all participants ages 16–64.*

In the Lesson 3 portion, participants will learn about aquatic habitats, food webs, and the basic biology of common Missouri fish species.

Discover Nature – Fishing Lesson 1 Description:

*This lesson is required for anyone wanting to take Lessons 2-4*

Discover Nature Fishing Lesson 1

This beginning class involves hands-on instruction to teach new anglers basic fishing techniques and skills. Participants will learn parts of a fishing pole, how to properly and safely cast a spin-cast rod and reel, how to recognize and rig basic fishing tackle, and how to properly handle and release a fish.