Catch & Release

We Start the 2011-12 catch & Release trout season here on 11/11/11. Montauk will have 3= miles of the Current river stocked with over 6000 rainbow trout from a 12" to 10= lbs stocked for the season. To be able to fish this area you need only a valid Missouri trout stamp, no other fee will be charged. The area rules are basically fly only rules. No natural scented or live bait, no dough baits, single hook only, Spinner baits with single hooks are legal, Spin cast rods are allowed, fishing times are 8 A.M to 4 P.M.
Some of the better files to use are the tri color Egg Pattern, Crackle Back, Copper John, Zebra Midge, Wilcox Midge, Olive #8 to 16 woolly bugger. These flies will get fish on your line. On spin cast options should include the Line Backer Jigs in white/pink, Tri color Egg Pattern in 32 nt oz, Rooster tail spinners 1/16th oz and 1/32 oz. gold blade, Zinger Spinner Baits, The Reeds Special spinners.
All areas of the park that during the catch and keep season are now going to be FLY AREA ONLY during the catch & Release season.  The blue ribbon area below the park will be under the regular season rules that you can keep one rainbow or brown trout 18" or larger, Fly Only. Below the Blue Ribbon area is open to the catch & Keep rules. From Cedar Grove to Akers Ferry, Daily limit of four trout any size can be taken with a possession limit of eight. Dough bait or any lure can be used. Camping can be found inside Montauk State Park 573-548-2201. Cabins are available at Reeds Cabins & Fly Shop 573-548-2222. We also have Pizza.
Don't let the cold winter weather keep you away. Remember the water temp is 57 degrees year round in the stream. So put your waders on over a couple of layers of warn clothing and catch some trout.Stop in the shop for a cup of hot coffee to warm up and get the latest tips and information.