Missouri Trout Opener

In these photos are just some of the thousands that showed up at the Missouri parks for opening day of trout fishing.

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Fishermen stand along the top of the dam at Bennett Spring State Park near Lebanon, Mo., for the state's trout season opener. Thousands of anglers across Missouri stake out their spots hoping to pull in a trophy sized trout on opening day.
Fishermen stand along the top of the dam at Bennett Spring State Park near Lebanon, Mo., for the state’s trout season opener. Thousands of anglers across Missouri stake out their spots hoping to pull in a trophy sized trout on opening day.
Fog and steam surround thousands of anglers fishing shoulder to shoulder at Roaring River State Park, Cassville, Mo., on opening day of trout fishing last year.
Fog and steam surround thousands of anglers fishing shoulder to shoulder at Roaring River State Park, Cassville, Mo., on opening day of trout fishing last year.
Fishermen brave the cold waters at Bennett Spring State Park for a chance to catch trout on the first day of trout season near Lebanon, Mo. Four Missouri state parks draw thousands each year for opening day.
Fishermen brave the cold waters at Bennett Spring State Park for a chance to catch trout on the first day of trout season near Lebanon, Mo. Four Missouri state parks draw thousands each year for opening day.
Trout wait for fish hatchery visitors to throw food pellets at Maramec Springs Park near St. James, Mo. The state releases around 10,000 fish at four parks to appease crowds.
Trout wait for fish hatchery visitors to throw food pellets at Maramec Springs Park near St. James, Mo. The state releases around 10,000 fish at four parks to appease crowds.
A fisherman releases a small trout in Bennett Spring State Park near Lebanon, Mo., during a recent opener.
A fisherman releases a small trout in Bennett Spring State Park near Lebanon, Mo., during a recent opener.
More than 2,200 anglers lined the banks and stood in the chilly waters of Bennett Spring near Lebanon, Mo., durign a recent opening day. The record opening day attendance was 3,504 at Roaring River in 1981.
More than 2,200 anglers lined the banks and stood in the chilly waters of Bennett Spring near Lebanon, Mo., durign a recent opening day. The record opening day attendance was 3,504 at Roaring River in 1981.
A crowd of fisherman swarm Bennett Spring State Park shortly after the opening of trout season. Openings on Sundays have drawn the biggest crowd, but weather plays a big factor as well.
A crowd of fisherman swarm Bennett Spring State Park shortly after the opening of trout season. Openings on Sundays have drawn the biggest crowd, but weather plays a big factor as well.
Snow swept through Missouri on Saturday and temperatures were expected in the uppers 30s Sunday, which shold liimit numbers.
Snow swept through Missouri on Saturday and temperatures were expected in the uppers 30s Sunday, which shold liimit numbers.
Lines of anglers fish for trout at shortly after sunrise at Bennett Spring State Park near Lebanon, Mo. The spillway allows for back-to-back fishing.
Lines of anglers fish for trout at shortly after sunrise at Bennett Spring State Park near Lebanon, Mo. The spillway allows for back-to-back fishing.