One Year After the New Trout Regulations

It's been a year since the new trout regulations have gone into effect. Judging from the fishing reports that have been submitted recently, it sounds as if the fishing has changed somewhat in response.

The regulations were changed in order to spread the harvest among more fishermen and to improve the chances of catching true trophies, but the instigator of regulation changes was most certainly drought conditions adversely effecting the state's hatchery output. The Missouri Department of Conservation found itself fighting a losing battle, and they needed to ensure that a higher percentage of the state's trout would be caught more than once.

We're anxious to hear your opinions about how the new regulations have changed things. Better, worse, same, or just different. Time for you to sound off.

Crane Creek Trash Pick-upScheduled for 3/18/06

The City of Crane has contacted Missouri Trout Hunter to inform us that there will be a trash pick-up for Crane Creek on Saturday 3/18/06. This is a perfect time for an effort of this type. The trout should be done actively spawning, the water is very VERY low, and the weather should be mild. The city would love to have some trout-fishing volunteers to come help out with this clean-up. If you are interested, please let us know. We'll make sure you get the details you need.