[Press Release] : Winter trout fishing program restored

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
Contact: Tammy Miller, Parks and Recreation - (573) 874-7465 or Dean
Rapp, Mid-Missouri Chapter of Trout Unlimited - (573) 447-5605

Winter trout fishing program restored

COLUMBIA, MO (November 7, 2008) - The Mid-Missouri Chapter of Trout
Unlimited will cosponsor the 2008-09 winter trout fishing program at
Cosmo-Bethel Park lake, in conjunction with the Missouri Department of
Conservation. In the past, Columbia Parks and Recreation had cosponsored
funding for half the cost of the program, but was unable to this year
due to budget constraints. The local Trout Unlimited chapter is assuming
Parks and Recreation’s portion of the funding.

The lake at Cosmo-Bethel is stocked with about 2,400 trout. The goal of
the program is to increase fishing opportunities and species diversity
in urban lakes. 

All trout must be released, unharmed from Nov. 1-Jan. 31. Only
artificial baits (no natural or scented baits) can be used from Nov.
1-Jan. 31. After Jan. 31, anglers can harvest trout under statewide
regulations. A valid Missouri fishing permit is required. 

The total cost of the winter trout fishing program ranges from
$5,000-$6,000 depending on the number and size of trout stocked. 

For more information, call Parks and Recreation at 874-7460 or visit
www.GoColumbiaMo.com. 

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