March 1 is always the first day of trout season, and it always draws large crowds, but with opening day falling on a Sunday, more people are expected to celebrate.

West of Lebanon, Bennett Spring will welcome anglers to its store for supplies and opening day tag purchases from 1 to 8 p.m.

LEBANON — The ceremonial firing of a pistol at 6:30 a.m. Friday at state parks around Missouri signaled the start of an annual tradition for local anglers: the first day of catch-and-keep trout season ...

Missouri’s trout season opens March 1 with new park store hours, permit requirements and daily limits at three state parks.

Before he was to shoot the starting pistol marking the opening of catch-and-keep trout season, Charlie Reading was in disbelief. "I've always thought it was a big deal, but this year, being involved ...

BENNETT SPRING STATE PARK, Mo. (KY3) - Celebrating a century of Bennett Spring State Park. One of the gems of our Ozarks Life is about more than just fishing. It’s about memories, traditions, and ...

Apr. 6—The first of the free fishing days at Missouri trout parks is Saturday, April 15. Veterans can fish for free from 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. that day at Bennett Spring State Park near Lebanon. Tags ...

LEBANON, Mo. – Women will have the chance to fish for free Saturday, Sept. 27, at Bennett Spring State Park during the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) Women’s Free Fishing Day. Women can ...