Link to Liberty Park Pond Closing Press Release: https://mdc.mo.gov/newsroom/sedalias-liberty-park-pond-closed-trout-fishing-winter
Link to Missouri Department of Conservation Winter Trout Stocking Areas: https://mdc.mo.gov/fishing/where-fish/winter-trout-fishing-areas
I'm going to be honest, this was a heart breaker! I have been fishing at Liberty Park Pond for stocked rainbow trout for almost a decade now. It has been a winter tradition of mine that I have loved with all my heart. While I'm sad to see that it will be closed for maintenance this winter, I'm sure it will be good in the long run. I just wanted to make anyone that frequents this fishing spot aware of the situation. I hope to see you there in 2026 because this spot is an absolute gem. For now though, I'm going to have to pivot my winter fishing plans. And if you think for a single second that anglers don't have a backup plan for a backup plan...well then you don't know the mentality of anglers!
Thanks to the efforts of the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and other local municipalities, there are plenty of other winter trout fishing opportunities for Missourians. For me, I plan on visiting Everyday Pond at Missouri Western State University and Krug Park Lagoon in St. Joseph. Those spots are catch and release only until Jan. 31. In my opinion, the spots that are catch and release until February can produce some better cast to catch ratios than lakes that allow fish to be kept from the moment they get stocked.
Since I am a catch and release guy 99% of the time, I would rather have more hookups and more releases since I'm not concerned with putting dinner on the table. On the other hand, if you're wanting some table fare, you have more options that can be found by checking out the winter trout stocking areas that MDC is happy to help you locate by using the link below. Regardless of your intent, I hope you are able to get on the water and catch a few stocked rainbow trout! These fish are stocked for us to catch so why not go catch a few fish that don't normally spend time in northern Missouri!
Link to Liberty Park Pond Closing Press Release: https://mdc.mo.gov/newsroom/sedalias-liberty-park-pond-closed-trout-fishing-winter
Link to Missouri Department of Conservation Winter Trout Stocking Areas: https://mdc.mo.gov/fishing/where-fish/winter-trout-fishing-areas
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