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Winter trout season opens at ponds around Mid-Missouri

This photo from 2021 shows Cosmo-Bethel Lake in Columbia.
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This photo from 2021 shows Cosmo-Bethel Lake in Columbia.
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Published 4:21 PM

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Winter trout season has officially kicked off at city ponds around Mid-Missouri.

The City of Columbia announced in a Monday press release that today was the official start to its winter trout season at Cosmo-Bethel Park.

All trout that are caught must be released and unharmed through Jan. 31, 2026. Only artificial baits can be used during this season. Anglers can start keeping trout on Feb. 1. A fishing permit with a trout stamp is required.

Jefferson City Parks and Recreation announced in a social media post that roughly 2,500 rainbow trout were stocked on Monday at McKay Lake. The same restrictions for anglers apply at McKay Lake, as well at Veterans Lak in Fulton, Kiwanis Lake in Mexico and Lake Minesa in Marshall.

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