The winter trout are biting at Bethel Lake (sometimes called, Bethel Pond)! Like Texas and other states, Missouri is trying to provide a good trout fishing experience through the winter season. To aid this effort, the Missouri Department of Conservation has once again stocked Columbia's Bethel Lake for the 4th year. More than 2,400 trout 10-12 inches long were put in the urban pond...and they're biting!
Unlike other fish species, trout continue to feed actively during the winter. But a lot of anglers stop fishing in the winter and stay inside where it's warm! Although you may have to endure some cold weather yourself, this is the perfect opportunity to catch some trout - especially if you're new to trout fishing or are trying to teach the kids.
These hungry trout are easy to catch and provide good trout fishing action. The only catch (no pun intended) is that you can only use artificial lures, and you have to release the trout back into the pond during the winter season. This ensures that folks can enjoy catching trout all winter long.
After January 31st, folks with a valid Missouri fishing license can keep their limit of trout caught in Bethel Lake. You don't need a license to 'catch and release'.
To learn more about Missouri's trout and 'catch and release guidelines', click here.
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