The Missouri Department of Conservation’s annual trout program starts on November 1 and ends on January 31, 2026.

STOCKTON, Mo. — Angler Ryan Young of Buffalo used to be nicknamed "The Trashman" because he only seemed to catch undesirable fish. A state-record-setting catch just got rid of that nickname for good.

If you’re looking for giant fish or huge numbers of fish, small stream trout fishing probably isn’t for you. Small streams require technical fishing, patience, and the willingness to get excited about ...

Paddlers floating the Elk River on summer Saturdays can almost walk downstream from boat to boat and never get wet feet. They may not see another boat during autumn. Labor Day isn't the official start ...

If you caught my article on Sept. 20, you know there are indications the water in many of our streams is impaired. A recent analysis of Missouri's streams and rivers by the state reports that as many ...

CASCADE- Public comment is being taken on a proposal from Fish, Wildlife and Parks Region 4 to reconnect Hardy Creek with the Missouri River near Cascade. The proposal is for the reconstruction of a ...

The coldwater crayfish is found primarily in the Eleven Point River in southern Missouri. JEFFERSON CITY — The small crustaceans that scuttle among the rocks of Missouri streams and rivers are a key ...