Trout & Salmon Stamp
Missouri Trout Stamp
2026
Trout and salmon stamp requirements, fees, and covered waters for Missouri. Missouri requires a Trout Permit for all anglers 16 and older fishing in any Missouri State Park trout area or the Current River, Eleven Point River, Gasconade River, and other designated trout parks. Missouri's Ozark spring-fed trout parks are world-famous, and the Trout Permit funds the exceptional trout stocking program in these designated waters.
Trout Stamp Required
2026 Trout Stamp Quick Facts
Verified 2026
Resident Fee
$7.00
Annual resident stamp fee
Nonresident Fee
$7.00
Annual nonresident stamp fee
Stamp Required?
Yes
Required to fish for trout
Covers Salmon?
No
Trout species only
Step-by-Step
How to Get a Trout Stamp in Missouri
Follow these steps to purchase and use your trout stamp in Missouri:
1
Confirm If a Stamp Is Required
Missouri requires a trout stamp in addition to your general fishing license. You must purchase the stamp before fishing for any trout in designated trout waters.
2
Purchase Your Fishing License First
A valid Missouri fishing license is required before you can add a trout stamp. Purchase your license online at Missouri Department of Conservation's website, at a licensed sporting goods retailer, or at a regional agency office. Licenses are available for residents and nonresidents.
3
Add the Trout Stamp
Add the trout stamp to your license at the point of purchase. Resident fee: $7.00. Nonresident fee: $7.00. Trout permit required for designated trout parks and streams; same fee for all anglers.
4
Know Your Waters & Regulations
Waters covered: Missouri State Park trout areas, Current River, Eleven Point River, Gasconade River, and other designated trout streams..
Review the annual fishing regulations booklet for size and bag limits on trout species. Some waters have special restrictions including catch-and-release only sections, artificial lures only, or delayed harvest periods.
Requirements
Missouri Trout Stamp Requirements
All anglers 16+ fishing in designated trout areas must have a valid fishing permit plus the Missouri Trout Permit.
Source: Missouri Department of Conservation (mdc.mo.gov).
Requirements verified 2026. Always confirm current fees and regulations directly with the agency before fishing.