Roaring River State Park Trout Fishing
Fishing Roaring River State Park: season dates, tag prices and what is near.
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Reading up on Roaring River State Park before the drive
In Barry County, Roaring River State Park runs a daily-tag trout season from March 1 to Oct. 31 with fish stocked every morning, and the take is 4 rainbow or brown trout in the aggregate.
Catch-and-release winter fishing follows, Nov. 13, 2026–Feb. 8, 2027, with flies, a trout permit and hours of Friday-Monday 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 |
| Special rule | The use of porous-soled waders is prohibited. See Page 24. |
| Special rule | At Roaring River State Park, a daily tag or a trout permit may be used for fishing from the first bridge below the old dam in Zone 3 to the downstream park boundary. |
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.
Stocking notes for Roaring River State Park
All receive periodic stockings of rainbow trout, and some also receive brown trout. (White Ribbon Trout Area)
MDC news releases and area pages, read October 27, 2026.
MDC trout sections beyond Roaring River State Park
| Area | Water and section | Length | Daily | Lures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Ribbon | Roaring River: From the lower boundary of Roaring River State Park to Table Rock Lake — 4 miles | Rainbows: none; Browns: at least 15" | 4 | All |
From A Summary of Missouri Fishing Regulations 2026 (MDC, effective March 1, 2026), p. 26 to 27; read October 27, 2026.
USGS numbers for the stream at Roaring River State Park
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Roaring River At Roaring River State Park | 20 cfs, 0.31 ft gage height | Oct 28 7:25 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Oct 28, 2026 7:34 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
More water within reach of Roaring River State Park
Lakes nearby
- Table Rock Lake16 miles
- Lake Taneycomo34 miles
- Kellogg Lake53 miles
- Bull Shoals Lake56 miles
- Valley Water Mill Lake57 miles
- Fellows Lake61 miles
Creeks and rivers
- Roaring Riverthe park water
- Flat Creek17 miles
- Crane Creek26 miles
- Capps Creek29 miles
- Big Sugar Creek33 miles
- Lake Taneycomo33 miles
- Elk River35 miles
Stores a short drive from Roaring River State Park
- Golden Eagle Marine Servicemarina, Eagle Rock, 2 miles
- Eagle Rock Marinamarina, Eagle Rock, 5 miles
- Sportsman's Cornerbait and tackle shop, Cassville, 9 miles
- Kings River Marinamarina, Shell Knob, 10 miles
- Big M Marinamarina, Cassville, 10 miles
- Campbell Point Marinamarina, Shell Knob, 12 miles
Closest towns: Cassville, Kimberling City, Purdy, Reeds Spring and Crane.
Other daily-tag parks in Missouri
- Maramec Spring ParkPhelps County
- Bennett Spring State ParkLaclede County and Dallas County
- Montauk State ParkDent County
- All trout parksseasons and tags side by side
Photographs of fishing water by Roaring River State Park
Photo: Semipaw, CC BY 3.0
Photo: mostateparks, Public domain
Photo: Luke Wisley, CC BY 2.0
Photo: Tony Webster, CC BY 2.0
Trout questions people raise about Roaring River State Park
Which months is Roaring River State Park open for catch and keep?
The keep season is March 1–Oct. 31, 2026.
How much do I pay to fish Roaring River State Park?
$5, or $3 under 16.
How many fish go home from Roaring River State Park?
4 rainbow or brown trout in the aggregate.
Is there cold-season fishing at Roaring River State Park?
Catch-and-release winter fishing follows, Nov. 13, 2026–Feb. 8, 2027, with flies, a trout permit and hours of Friday-Monday 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Whose county is home to Roaring River State Park?
Barry County, Missouri.
Do footwear rules apply at Roaring River State Park?
Yes: porous soles of felt or fibre are banned.
Where do I see water conditions at Roaring River State Park?
See the USGS box above.
Which store outfits anglers bound for Roaring River State Park?
Golden Eagle Marine Service sits nearest.