Fishing - Missouri Department of Conservation
Once you go fishing at Maramec Springs, you’ll keep coming back! Our beautiful spring is filled with rainbow trout, stocked daily by the Missouri Department of Conservation. Trout season starts March 1st until October 31. Catch and Release Fishing runs from November through February. Hours are listed below.
A Missouri Fishing Permit and a Daily Trout Tag are required to fish. Don’t have one? Buy tags, licenses, and fishing supplies at The Company Store, located at the park entrance. For your convenience there are also fish cleaning stations at the park.
We have special fishing days for children, women, veterans and more! See the event page to learn more.
Fishing Permit Fees
To Fish In Maramec Spring Park You Need
A Valid Fishing Permit
And A Daily Trout Tag
Annual Missouri Fishing Permit: Resident $12.00, Nonresident $49.00
Daily Fishing Permit: Resident, Nonresident, Adult and Youth, Price $8.00
Daily trout tag: $5 for adults, $3 for anglers 15 and younger.
The Daily Trout Tag must be purchased at the park reception building.
A separate trout permit is required to retain trout in the Meramec River
Fishing Hours at Maramec Spring Park
| Month | Open | Close |
|---|---|---|
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January/February |
8:00am CST |
4:00pm CST |
|
March |
6:30am CST/7:30am CDT |
6:00pm CST/7:00pm CDT |
|
April |
7:00am CDT |
7:30pm CDT |
|
May |
6:30am CDT |
8:15pm CDT |
|
June & July |
6:30am CDT |
8:30pm CDT |
|
August |
7:00am CDT |
8:00pm CDT |
|
September |
7:30am CDT |
7:15pm CDT |
|
October |
7:30am CDT |
6:30pm CDT |
|
November & December |
8:00am CDT |
4:00pm CST |
Meramec Spring Trout Park Fishing Map
Fishing Related FAQ’s
How do I find how many fish were stocked?
The number of fish that are stocked is different each day. The amounts stocked are posted on the Maramec Spring Trout Fishing Facebook page or posted at the end of the fishing day in the reception building.
I have a trout stamp. Why do I have to purchase a tag?
A tag is required for parks where trout is manually stocked daily.
What qualifies as a lunker?
A trout must be a minimum of 18 inches or 3lbs to be classified as a lunker.
What are the Fishing Regulations
Full fishing regulations can be found at the Missouri Department of Conservation Website. Fishing Regulations
Can I buy a fishing permit online?
Yes You can purchase a fishing permit here. To fish in the park you still need a Daily Trout Tag that con only be purchased in the park
What types of fish will I catch?
Most of the fish you will catch in the park are rainbow trout. There is no size limit on rainbow trout. You may catch a brown trout. To keep brown trout, the fish must be 15 inches or larger. Other common fish include small mouth bass, large mouth bass, goggle-eye, and sucker. All other fish must meet size and number limits for the Mearamec River and its tributaries.
Are fishing poles available to rent?
The Reception Building/Store does not offer any rental fishing equipment
Can I speak to a conservation agent?
Visit the reception building or the Missouri Department of Conservation website