MDC to stock 2,400 trout at Cosmo-Bethel Lake for winter season
![This photo from 2021 shows Cosmo-Bethel Lake in Columbia. The winter trout season begins Wednesday and the City of Columbia stated in a press release that the Missouri Department of Conservation is stocking 2,400 rainbow trout.](https://abc17news.b-cdn.net/abc17news.com/2023/11/IMG_0041-scaled.jpg)
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)
The winter trout season begins Wednesday at Cosmo-Bethel Park.
According to a press release from the City of Columbia, the Missouri Department of Conservation will stock the lake with 2,400 rainbow trout.
The catch-and-release season runs through Jan. 31, and only artificial lures and unscented baits can be used.
Anglers must have a valid Missouri fishing license and trout stamp, if they wish to participate.