Stocking history
No stockings reported yet. Missouri's winter trout season opens November 1 — check back then.
Rules
Catch & release Nov 1–Jan 31St. Louis City
Catch-and-release Nov 1–Jan 31 (flies/artificials/unscented soft plastics only); catch-and-keep Feb 1–Oct 31.
- Season
- Winter trout season: catch-and-release Nov 1–Jan 31; catch-and-keep Feb 1–Oct 31.
- Permits
- Missouri fishing permit required (unless exempt). Check MDC fishing permits for current requirements.
- Official source
- MDC page for this lake · MDC fishing regulations
- Map
- Open in Google Maps (38.63348, -90.26888)
FAQ
- When is St Louis (Jefferson Lake) stocked?
- MDC stocks St. Louis-area winter trout lakes during the winter season beginning November 1 and announces stockings on its hotline, 636-300-9651. Dates reported so far are listed on this page.
- Can I keep trout here?
- Not from Nov 1 to Jan 31 — it's catch-and-release with flies, artificial lures, and unscented soft plastics only. Catch-and-keep runs Feb 1–Oct 31. Rules per MDC: Catch-and-release Nov 1–Jan 31 (flies/artificials/unscented soft plastics only); catch-and-keep Feb 1–Oct 31.
- What permit do I need?
- A Missouri fishing permit is required unless you're exempt. See MDC's fishing permits page for current permit requirements, including for keeping trout.
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