It's that time of year again - a day of anticipation and celebration in southwest Missouri - opening day of Roaring River State Park's trout season, in Cassviille, MO. Sunday, March 1st. Convenient for Shell Knob's anglers, Roaring River is one of Missouri's hatcheries, but has been in Catch and Release mode during the winter months. March 1st will see a large crowd waiting in the wee hours of the morning for the starting gun to go off. After purchasing their trout license, they can take home the fish they catch.Starting at 5:00 a.m., the Cassville Area Chamber of Commerce (0 comments)
It has seemed like a long cold winter, but one of the first signs of spring in the Ozarks, is the opening of Trout Season at Roaring River State Park.
March 1st is almost a national holiday if you live near Cassville, Missouri. Long awaited, the crowds assemble almost 24 hours before the 6 a.m. horn sounds, in order to get a choice spot on the river banks.
Then rain, shine or freezing temps - the avid fishermen enter the water for the thrill of the catch. Roaring River State Hatchery opens the flus and excitement builds for who will (6 comments)