Gone Fishing in Jefferson County
Catching fish for supper has gotten easier for local anglers thanks to the Missouri Department of Conservations' Urban Fishing Program at neighborhood park lakes and streams.
If you’re hungry for catfish or trout the Missouri Department of Conservation has a suggestion. Go fishing. Fishing is more popular than ever, especially in the urban areas of St Louis, Jefferson and St. Charles counties. The reason - local lakes and streams are easily accessible and fishing makes an excellent outdoor pastime all ages can enjoy. In fact the best place to fish could be in your own neighborhood. According to Kevin Meneau, the Missouri Department of Conservation Fisheries Management Biologist, people often fish close to home because it’s convenient. “On a per acre basis, St. Louis area urban lakes received 15 percent more fishing pressure than higher profile lakes such as Lake of the Ozarks,” Meneau said. Missouri Department…
