St. Joseph Area
The St. Joseph area has two winter trout lakes. As with all the winter trout lakes, oxygen levels will be good during the winter months, allowing for pursuit feeding, meaning you should have luck casting spinners, crankbaits, jigs, and streamers. However, colder water temperatures cause slower metabolism and will suppress feeding behavior. Focus your efforts early in the season before the temperatures get wicked cold, during unseasonably warm spells, and also as spring approaches. During colder weather, you may have better luck.
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Everyday Pond
November 1 to January 31, catch and release only, flies, artificial lures, and unscented plastic baits are allowed. Starting February 1, no bait restrictions, daily limit of 4 trout. Everyday Pond is located on the campus of Missouri Western State University and is open to the public. The driving directions are a bit complicated, so hit that map and send the directions to your phone. |
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Krug Park Lagoon
November 1 to January 31, catch and release only, flies, artificial lures, and unscented plastic baits are allowed. Starting February 1, no bait restrictions, daily limit of 4 trout. The Lagoon is located in Krug Park, which is just off Hwy 59 and very easy to find. Krug Park is beautiful. If you're travelling through and thinking about trout, be sure to spend some time just wandering around and enjoying the scenery. |
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