Opening Day preparations underway
State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick to fire opening gun
One of the bigger improvements made to Roaring River State Park during the off season was the upgrade to 50 amp service at 15 camping sites in Campground 1.
February 26, 2020
Charlea Estes-Jones
Preparations are well underway for one of the busiest days of the year in the Cassville area. Opening Day of catch and keep rainbow trout season is this Sunday, March 1, and Roaring River State Park is busy with preparations to make sure the waters and facilities are ready for the big event.
Opening Day will begin at 6:30 a.m. with the opening gun fired by State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick this year.
While typical fish stocking and bank clean up have been the focus leading up to Opening Day, Roaring River State Park staff have been busy completing multiple projects, including upgrading some of the electric hookups in campsites, renovating lodge rooms, and cleaning up natural areas near the cabins and completing glade restoration. They are also in the process of making changes to Eagle's Nest Trail and getting the park's new wifi set up for campers.
According to hatchery manager Paul Spurgeon, they will be stocking Roaring River's cool, clear waters with 7,000 trout in preparation of Opening Day this weekend. The staff anticipate around 2,000 anglers for the opening of the season if the weather goes according to forecast. Right now, the high for Sunday is 60 degrees.
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Charlea Estes-Jones
Preparations are well underway for one of the busiest days of the year in the Cassville area. Opening Day of catch and keep rainbow trout season is this Sunday, March 1, and Roaring River State Park is busy with preparations to make sure the waters and facilities are ready for the big event.
Opening Day will begin at 6:30 a.m. with the opening gun fired by State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick this year.
While typical fish stocking and bank clean up have been the focus leading up to Opening Day, Roaring River State Park staff have been busy completing multiple projects, including upgrading some of the electric hookups in campsites, renovating lodge rooms, and cleaning up natural areas near the cabins and completing glade restoration. They are also in the process of making changes to Eagle's Nest Trail and getting the park's new wifi set up for campers.
According to hatchery manager Paul Spurgeon, they will be stocking Roaring River's cool, clear waters with 7,000 trout in preparation of Opening Day this weekend. The staff anticipate around 2,000 anglers for the opening of the season if the weather goes according to forecast. Right now, the high for Sunday is 60 degrees.
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