Bennett Spring Fishing

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Full-Time Fly Tyer
Bernice Jenkins has never fished in Bennett Spring State Park. However, many of her feather-covered and cotton-like creations take a daily dunk in its cool stream waters. Her marabou jigs and … more
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Naturalist Holly Welch
Visitors may or may not have seen Holly Welch in the Nature Center at Bennett Spring State Park. She is little bit like the bears that occasionally pass through the park. "I try to stay out of the … more
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Jaiya Hendren seems happy as she trots to place her most recent trout on a stringer. Explorer Camp students were encouraged to take their fish home to show their parents their accomplishments.
Explorer Camp at Bennett Spring
Ryne Emerick is co-teaching the Explorer Camp at Bennett Spring for the second year and partnering with the Missouri State Parks staff for some of the class's activities. "The State Park has been … more
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Water rescues at Bennett Spring
Emergency agencies rescued 14 people who were staying at cabins at Bennett Spring State Park and became trapped by rising flood waters on May 5. “Everyone came together for a successful … more
Escape the indoors
The Sullard family of Kansas City came to Bennett Spring State Park for a few days of relaxation and some important skills training. It was Kim Sullard's first trip to Bennett. It made a good … more
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A day for veterans at Bennett Spring
Editor's note: With Veterans Free Fishing Day coming up on April 23, 2022 at Bennett Spring State Park, check out a story about last year's event. Despite cool, damp Ozark spring weather, almost … more
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Family, friends & fishing
As teenagers, Jerry and Denise Shaw, both grew up in Columbia, Mo., and came to Bennett Spring regularly—with their individual families. “My father, Ruey, who passed away in 2009, … more
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Charlie Reading
Bennett businessman, angler kicked off trout season
When the 2022 trout season at Bennett Spring opened March 1, the man ringing the siren was a veteran fisherman and fly shop operator known for sharing his knowledge and experience. Charlie … more
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Opening Day kicks off trout season at Bennett
Warm, spring-like weather brought anglers out to Benett Spring State Park Tuesday for the opening day of trout season.  Many anglers were out early Tuesday morning despite some remaining … more
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A Spiritual Spring
Beginning with the first peoples to visit what we now know as Bennett Spring, faith and religious beliefs have long been a part of this strikingly beautiful valley.  The original Native … more
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A lifetime of fish stories
When Jackie Price-Palmer’s father, the late Harry Price, brought her to visit Bennett Spring for the first time in 1964, she never imagined she’d still be coming to trout fish here more … more
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Escape the stress of the world at Bennett
Despite turmoil across the country and the world in recent months, Bennett Spring State Park is still a place to find some peaceful relaxation on a sunny summer afternoon. Jim Cook, of Manhattan, … more
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