Maramec Spring Park Trout Fishing
Daily-tag trout fishing at Maramec Spring Park: seasons, limits, winter hours and nearby water.
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Maramec Spring Park, the park in brief
Maramec Spring Park in Phelps County is one of the four Missouri trout parks MDC stocks every day from March 1 to Oct. 31; anglers buy a daily tag at the park and may keep 4 rainbow or brown trout in the aggregate.
From Nov. 13, 2026–Feb. 8, 2027 the park switches to catch and release with flies only and a trout permit, open daily 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
From A Summary of Missouri Fishing Regulations 2026 (MDC, effective March 1, 2026), p. 24; read October 27, 2026.
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| Item | Rule |
|---|---|
| Daily limit | 4 rainbow or brown trout in the aggregate |
| Length | None printed in the booklet (MDC trout-park season page: minimum 15 inches for brown trout, no limit for rainbow) |
| Catch and keep | March 1–Oct. 31, 2026 |
| Winter | Nov. 13, 2026–Feb. 8, 2027 (flies only; trout permit required) |
| Footwear | porous-soled waders and boots banned |
Limits and seasons as printed in A Summary of Missouri Fishing Regulations 2026 (MDC, effective March 1, 2026), page 24 (booklet PDF); retrieved October 27, 2026.
Water near Maramec Spring Park
Lakes
- Scioto Lake5 miles
- Towell Lake9 miles
- Schuman Park Lake13 miles
- Blackwell Lake19 miles
- Macs Lake21 miles
- Shawnee Lake21 miles
Streams
- Meramec Spring Parkthe park water
- Huzzah Creek18 miles
- Courtois Creek19 miles
- Blue Springs Creek22 miles
- Mill Creek, Phelps County22 miles
- Meramec River23 miles
- Little Piney Creek24 miles
Bait and fly shops near Maramec Spring Park
- The Lakeshore Marinamarina, Cuba, 10 miles
- White Buffalo Fly Shopfly shop, Rolla, 13 miles
- Toad's Sportsman Shopbait and tackle shop, Rolla, 14 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Rollasporting goods store, Rolla, 14 miles
- Vienna Marine LLCbait and tackle shop, Vienna, 28 miles
- Eddy Boys Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Saint Clair, 40 miles
Towns close by: St. James, Steelville, Cuba, Rolla and Bourbon.
The other Missouri trout parks
- Bennett Spring State ParkLaclede County and Dallas County
- Montauk State ParkDent County
- Roaring River State ParkBarry County
- All trout parksseasons and tags side by side
What the water near Maramec Spring Park looks like
Photo: mostateparks, Public domain
Photo: mostateparks, Public domain
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Maramec Spring Park: questions trout anglers ask
When is trout season at Maramec Spring Park?
March 1–Oct. 31, 2026, catch and keep.
What does a tag cost at Maramec Spring Park?
$5 from age 16, $3 for younger anglers.
How many trout may I keep at Maramec Spring Park?
4 rainbow or brown trout in the aggregate.
Does Maramec Spring Park stay open to anglers once winter comes?
From Nov. 13, 2026–Feb. 8, 2027 the park switches to catch and release with flies only and a trout permit, open daily 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Which Missouri county takes in Maramec Spring Park?
Phelps County.
Can I wear felt soles at Maramec Spring Park?
No; porous soles are banned at every trout park.
Is there a stream gauge at Maramec Spring Park?
No USGS gauge is linked to the park water.
Where can I buy flies near Maramec Spring Park?
The Lakeshore Marina is the closest listed shop.