roaring river
Jig On the Water
On Sunday morning, Roaring River’s CFS was at 30, so still low and clear. We caught ‘em on caddis, crackle backs, para Adams and blue wing olives all week.
TROUT TIMES: Mysteries pending, mysteries solved
Claiming a mere 15 miles or so in length, Roaring River is one of the shortest rivers in the nation, but its source, Roaring River Spring, has captured the imagination of mystery-lovers since time immemorial.
TROUT TIMES: Upgrades, new activities mark Roaring River State Park’s calendar
With Opening Day fast approaching, staff at Roaring River State Park is making progress to welcome thousands of guests over the trout fishing and camping season, completing numerous upgrades and adding activities for visitors to enjoy.
TROUT TIMES: A super welcome to Roaring River
On behalf of the entire team here at Roaring River State Park I’d like to welcome you to the 97th Opening Day.
TROUT TIMES: Kyle Troutman — Catch a memory
It's 6:25 a.m. on March 1, and the first light of day is just peeking over the hills towering above the fogged-over, rushing 55-degree waters of Roaring River.
‘Coffee for the Birds’ presentation coming
If going on a birding hike and then kicking back with a relaxing cup of coffee sounds like a great way to spend a Saturday morning, sign up for “Coffee for the Birds” at Roaring River State Park.
Kyle Troutman: Juxta-post
As it tends to do around Opening Day and as Spring approaches, our social media is receiving an uptick in attention, with two posts specifically driving engagement and conversation — though not all positive.
More than 2,700 wet lines at Roaring River Saturday
Though it was not the most-attended Opening Day in Roaring River State Park history, Saturday’s annual event came close to the record, with more than 2,700 anglers casting lines on the first day of catch-and-keep trout fishing season in Missouri.
Roaring River recharge basin exceeds 47 square miles
Dye-tracing tests to determine the extent of Roaring River Spring’s recharge basin are complete, giving a new glimpse into the mystery of where the spring originates.
Kyle Troutman: Capturing Opening Day
As we put the finishing touches on Trout Times this year — my 10th as editor of the annual publication — there was a nifty little hole left for a few words from yours truly.
