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Welcome to the Bennett Spring Fish Hatchery
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In the 1920’s the state of Missouri acquired one of Missouri’s
true outdoor treasures, Bennett Spring. The purchase of over
500 acres included a spring and fish hatchery. This was the
beginning of one of Missouri’s most scenic state parks and
some of the best trout fishing in the state. The park has
seen increased use since its inception and has become a popular
vacation destination for many families that span generations.
The
draw for many is the simple beauty, for others the fishing experience
is unmatched. Today, Bennett Spring State Park has an average
of approximately 800,000 visits annually and has had as many as
180,000 anglers come to test their skills. The hatchery stocks
approximately 350,000 to 420,000 rainbow trout into the Bennett
Spring branch annually.
| Hatchery Hours: |
8:00am to 8:00pm Daily |
| Hatchery Tours: |
As Requested: Contact Hatchery Office (417)-532-4418 |
| Directions: |
From Lebanon: Go west on Hwy 54 12 miles,
then make a left on Hwy 64A. From Camdenton: Go South on
Hwy 5 to Lebanon, then west on Hwy 64, then make a left on
Hwy 64A. |
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Fishing Report
54 degrees, stream has dropped to about 5 inches above normal and clearing gradually; still mossy green color; flow is strong: successful lures and baits include: jigs (black and yellow); mini-jigs (bedspread and John Deere); glo balls (original tri-color and white); also successful are Rooster Tails, red brassies, rainbow Power Baits and pink and white plastic worms. October fishing hours will be: 7:30 am to 6:30 pm
For current streamflow information check the streamflow gauge provided by USGS and DNR: http://waterdata.usgs.gov/mo/nwis/uv/?site_no=06923500&PARAmeter_cd=00065,00060 (Report made on 9/25/2008)
Get current stream
information provided
by the U.S. Geological Survey and the Department of Natural Resources.
Thursday, December 4 to Tuesday, June 2, 2009
No events scheduled. Check our expanded calendar of events for other activities.
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Wednesday, December 03, 2008
Cass County meets national quail conservation goals
Tuesday, December 02, 2008
Nature Shop has holiday gift ideas
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Forest nursery taking orders for 2009
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Vintage outdoor gear fills pages of calendar for hunters, anglers
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Venison recipes available online
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
November deer harvest dips slightly from 2007
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