Feature Story
Trout Fishing Opportunities During the Winter
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itter temperatures and snow on the ground can be a deterrent to hit the water for some. However, the drain of being confined indoors can also be a great motivator to rig up a rod. For those willing to brave the elements, there are some very rewarding fishing opportunities for Missourians. So how about we pull the thermals and flannels out of the closet and look at how you can beat those winter blues and shake off the gray of winter. Let's replace those sad colors with the color of the rainbow…trout. Thanks to the Missouri Department of Conservation, there are many trout fishing opportunities for anglers.
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CONSERVATION FEDERATION
Ozark Streams are Always Open: The trout in Ozark streams that reside there in the summer are the same fish swimming around in winter. Most Ozark streams maintain a reasonably consistent water temperature and fish are going to stay put. The resident fish will change their feeding habits, but they aren't loading up their motorhomes and heading to Arizona. There will be occasional hatches on warmer days that can lead to good fly fishing but overall, the insects will be small and few.