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Hatcheries and Trout Parks
The Conservation Department maintains five cold-water hatcheries to keep anglers supplied with trout. Four of the hatcheries are at trout parks. The fifth, and largest, cold-water hatchery is located on the south edge of Branson, next to the upper portion of Lake Taneycomo. The cold-water hatcheries stock about 1.5 million trout into Missouri waters each year. The department maintains five warm-water hatcheries. Like the cold-water hatcheries, the five work as an integrated unit, but each has its specialties. Lost Valley hatchery is one of the largest and most modern fish factories in the nation.
Zebra Mussels
Zebra mussels are in Missouri. Learn more about this invasive species and what you can do to prevent them from spreading.
Missouri Stream Team
Stream Team membership is free to any interested citizen, family, or organization. You may adopt any stream or river of your choice, but adoption is not mandatory. We can also suggest streams if you like, or hook you up with other Teams in your area.
Browse by Subject
- Seasons and regulations
- Find out about specific seasons and fishing regulations
- Fish and fishing
- Look here for information on fishing and the various species of fish in Missouri
- Streams and watersheds
- Details on streams and how to conserve them
- Lakes and ponds
- Information on how to manage a lake or pond
- Fish hatcheries
- Information on Conservation hatcheries and raising fish
- Aquatic resource education
- Educational resources regarding aquatic life