MDC Offering Free Two-Part Trout Fishing Clinic in Liberty

The Missouri Department of Conservation will offer a free two-part trout fishing clinic in Liberty on Saturday, February 19, and Saturday, February 26.

Instructors will teach trout fishing skills and provide actual fishing time with coaching by MDC staff and volunteers.

The February 19 session from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. will be at the Liberty Community Center, 1600 South Withers Road.

On February 26, the clinic will move to the lakes at the Capital Federal Sports Complex, 2200 Old 210 Highway, for some actual trout fishing from 8 to 11 a.m.

The clinic session on February 19 will cover tackle and techniques for catching trout.

Participants will also learn how to clean and prepare trout for cooking.

On February 26, participants will go trout fishing in the lakes at the sports complex.

MDC will provide all necessary equipment.

A Missouri fishing permit is not required.

But if participants wish to keep the trout they catch, they must have a Missouri Trout Permit.

This session is for participants ages eight and older.

Registration is required, and all participants must be registered separately.

To register, visit the link here.