Saint Francois

Region
Southeast
FIPS code
187
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Stellata

POINTS OF INTEREST:

Enjoy the colors of native grasses, asters and blazing stars growing in and amongst the oaks and pines.

Look and listen for colorful woodland song birds such as the summer tanager, pine warbler, red-headed woodpecker and great crested flycatcher.

Hike or bike 5 miles through and or along the boundary of the natural area.

NATURAL HISTORY:

Coonville Creek

Points of Interest:

  • Hike along scenic Coonville Creek on the Mooner’s Hollow hiking trail.
  • Look for plants more common to the Great Lakes states.
  • See colorful orangethroat and rainbow darters and southern redbelly dace in Coonville Creek, a State Outstanding Resource Waters.

Natural Features Description:

Coonville Creek is a high-quality Ozark headwater creek that flows for two miles through the natural area. Much of the creek in the natural area flows over Cambrian age dolomite bedrock.

Giessing Lake (Farmington)

Restrictions

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.

Winter Trout Fishing Area

Winter Trout Fishing Area
Winter Trout 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.

Farmington Office

Office Open Status
Open

812 Progress Dr
Farmington, MO 63640
United States

Phone Number
(573) 756-6488