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At the start of the spring, a r...illion gallons of water a day.

At the start of the spring, a raceway of trout swim away from the current where they are released to another pool with older and bigger fish. 6/19/21-Roaring River State Park, Missouri. Constructed in 1910, the Roaring River State Park Trout Hatchery is one of the oldest in the state of Missouri. The hatchery releases 1200 fish a day for fishermen to catch with a tag of four per person. The spring the fish swim is Missouriâ€™s 20th largest spring that produces 20.4 million gallons of water a day.

Fisherman fly fishes in the tro...illion gallons of water a day.

Fisherman fly fishes in the trout-filled spring. On his hat is a tag allowing him to catch four fish a day. 6/18/21-Roaring River State Park, Missouri. Constructed in 1910, the Roaring River State Park Trout Hatchery is one of the oldest in the state of Missouri. The hatchery releases 1200 fish a day for fishermen to catch with a tag of four per person. The spring the fish swim is Missouriâ€™s 20th largest spring that produces 20.4 million gallons of water a day.

A netted cage that is designed ...illion gallons of water a day.

A netted cage that is designed to hold live fish floats in the river as a fisherman catches more fish nearby. 6/18/21-Roaring River State Park, Missouri. Constructed in 1910, the Roaring River State Park Trout Hatchery is one of the oldest in the state of Missouri. The hatchery releases 1200 fish a day for fishermen to catch with a tag of four per person. The spring the fish swim is Missouriâ€™s 20th largest spring that produces 20.4 million gallons of water a day.

People gather to explore and fi...illion gallons of water a day.

People gather to explore and fish in the beautiful natural spring at a Missouri State Park. 6/19/21-Roaring River State Park, Missouri. Constructed in 1910, the Roaring River State Park Trout Hatchery is one of the oldest in the state of Missouri. The hatchery releases 1200 fish a day for fishermen to catch with a tag of four per person. The spring the fish swim is Missouriâ€™s 20th largest spring that produces 20.4 million gallons of water a day.

Rob Troumbly (center) with his ...illion gallons of water a day.

Rob Troumbly (center) with his children have been visiting the hatchery for years, but since COVID-19 they have not been able to gather with their loved ones for annual trips to the state park. â€œIt feels good that things are opening up again.â€ 6/19/21-Roaring River State Park, Missouri. Constructed in 1910, the Roaring River State Park Trout Hatchery is one of the oldest in the state of Missouri. The hatchery releases 1200 fish a day for fishermen to catch with a tag of four per person. The spring the fish swim is Missouriâ€™s 20th largest spring that produces 20.4 million gallons of water a day.

A fisherwoman holds a basket of...illion gallons of water a day.

A fisherwoman holds a basket of freshly caught trout. The state park provides a clean space for visitors to clean and fillet their catch. 06/19/21-Roaring River State Park, Missouri. Constructed in 1910, the Roaring River State Park Trout Hatchery is one of the oldest in the state of Missouri. The hatchery releases 1200 fish a day for fishermen to catch with a tag of four per person. The spring the fish swim is Missouriâ€™s 20th largest spring that produces 20.4 million gallons of water a day.

A school of trout swims against...illion gallons of water a day.

A school of trout swims against the current of the spring as a fisherman baits them for a catch. 6/18/21-Roaring River State Park, Missouri. Constructed in 1910, the Roaring River State Park Trout Hatchery is one of the oldest in the state of Missouri. The hatchery releases 1200 fish a day for fishermen to catch with a tag of four per person. The spring the fish swim is Missouriâ€™s 20th largest spring that produces 20.4 million gallons of water a day.

Constructed in 1910, the Roarin...ing River State Park, Missouri

Constructed in 1910, the Roaring River State Park Trout Hatchery is one of the oldest in the state of Missouri. The hatchery releases 1200 fish a day for fishermen to catch with a tag of four per person. The spring the fish swim is Missouriâ€™s 20th largest spring that produces 20.4 million gallons of water a day. 6/19/21-Roaring River State Park, Missouri

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Jul 8, 2021

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