Kirksville Winter Trout Area
Spur Pond This page was updated 1/20/08
From November 1 through January 31, artificial flies and lures only,
catch and release only. At all other times, no bait restrictions with
a daily limit of 4 trout.
Missouri's urban lake winter trout fishing program has continued to grow and expand,
including more and more smaller communities each year. Kirskville has joined the ranks
with the stocking of the 3.2 acre Spur Pond. The first stocking generally takes place
the first week of November, and additional stockings may also take place over the winter
months.
Catching wintertime trout in lakes can be tricky. Oxygen is good, so they're able to
chase lures like spinners, crankbaits, jigs, streamers, etc. However, the colder the
water is, the lower their metabolism is, and the less hungry they are. For this reason,
the fishing tends to be best in November. As spring approaches, they'll get hungry again.
Anytime you get a few days of unseasonably warm weather, though, go give it a shot.
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