Wild trout streams

[drew03cmc]

Ok, I know I might be asking for a lot, but where, closest to KC, is the nearest place to catch truly wild trout. I am not asking for a lot of fish, just some WILD trout. It might end up being off the beaten path, that is fine! Let me know please.

[Phil Lilley]

What's the complete list of WILD TROUT in Missouri? I'll look on MDC's site.

[bikehikefish]

Pick up a copy of Chuck and Sharon Tryon's book, "Fly Fishing for Trout in Missouri". It contains a wealth of information on where to go, not only the well known streams, but others off the beaton path.

[brittsnbirds]

Thanks bikehikefish-

Just order a used copy from Amazon.

[Gavin]

The Tryon Book is good, but theres a lot of free info and maps on MDC's site. Spring Creek, Mill Creek, and the L. Piney are probably the closest to KC. Most of the trout are 6-8" long, and there arent many of them, there might be a 100 cute little trout per mile, with a few bigger. If you want to catch a decent sized wild rainbow...the N. Fork of the White is the place. Cheers.

http://www.mdc.mo.gov/fish/sport/trout/areas.htm