Missouri's catch-and-keep trout season began early Friday morning, with Governor Mike Parson sounding the siren at 6:30 AM at Bennett Spring State Park near Lebanon in southwest Missouri. See our slideshow of the traditional event here.
Gallery: Trout Season Opening Day at Bennett Spring State Park
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March 1st marks the beginning of trout season. Anglers wasted no time and cast their lines as soon as Governor Parson sounded the siren at Bennett Spring State Park.
Bailey Vassalli / KSMU
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March 1st marks the beginning of trout season. Anglers wasted no time and cast their lines as soon as Governor Parson sounded the siren at Bennett Spring State Park.
Bailey Vassalli / KSMU
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March 1st marks the beginning of trout season. Anglers wasted no time and cast their lines as soon as Governor Parson sounded the siren at Bennett Spring State Park.
Bailey Vassalli / KSMU
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March 1st marks the beginning of trout season. Anglers wasted no time and cast their lines as soon as Governor Parson sounded the siren at Bennett Spring State Park.
Bailey Vassalli / KSMU
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March 1st marks the beginning of trout season. Anglers wasted no time and cast their lines as soon as Governor Parson sounded the siren at Bennett Spring State Park.
Bailey Vassalli / KSMU
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Representative Vicky Hartzler goes to grab her line. Hartzler waded into the water to partake in some fishing after Governor Parson sounded the alarm.
Bailey Vassalli / KSMU
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Governor Parson headed down to the water after sounding the siren, officially marking the start of trout season.
Bailey Vassalli / KSMU
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March 1st marks the beginning of trout season. Anglers wasted no time and cast their lines as soon as Governor Parson sounded the siren at Bennett Spring State Park.
Bailey Vassalli / KSMU
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March 1st marks the beginning of trout season. Anglers wasted no time and cast their lines as soon as Governor Parson sounded the siren at Bennett Spring State Park.
Bailey Vassalli / KSMU
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March 1st marks the beginning of trout season. Anglers wasted no time and cast their lines as soon as Governor Parson sounded the siren at Bennett Spring State Park.
Bailey Vassalli / KSMU
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March 1st marks the beginning of trout season. Anglers wasted no time and cast their lines as soon as Governor Parson sounded the siren at Bennett Spring State Park.
Bailey Vassalli / KSMU
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Governor Parson headed down to the water after sounding the siren, officially marking the start of trout season.
Bailey Vassalli / KSMU
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Two men pose with their catches for the day.
Bailey Vassalli / KSMU
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March 1st marks the beginning of trout season. Anglers wasted no time and cast their lines as soon as Governor Parson sounded the siren at Bennett Spring State Park.
Bailey Vassalli / KSMU
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March 1st marks the beginning of trout season. Anglers wasted no time and cast their lines as soon as Governor Parson sounded the siren at Bennett Spring State Park.
Bailey Vassalli / KSMU