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Montauk State Park
573-548-2201

Montauk State Park’s premier attraction is trout fishing, and the Current River contains both rainbow and brown trout. The pristine waters and natural surroundings of the Current River are an excellent background for trout fishing. Trout season opens March 1 and lasts until Oct. 31. In between, there is a catch-and-release program for year-round angling fun at the park. License and daily trout tags are required. 

Trout Fishing Regulations

Fishing Permits, Seasons and Regulations (provided by Department of Conservation)

Fishing Report (provided by Department of Conservation)
--listed under Trout Areas and Ozark Region: Rivers: Current

The Searcy Building is home to the park administrative offices and a spacious meeting room equipped with a kitchen and restroom facility. The meeting room can be reserved at a rate of $65 for groups of one to 30 and $80 for groups of 30 to 50.

To reserve the meeting room for business groups or family gatherings and to arrange catered meals, contact the lodge manager at 573-548-2434 or 800-334-6946.

The mill at Montauk State Park is over 100 years old. This historic site was a vital part of the Montauk Community into the 1920s. Built in 1896, the “Old Mill” had elaborate milling machinery. Much of it is still located there. Free guided tours of the mill are given on weekends. Hours vary, depending on demand and scheduled group tours. New schedules are posted each week showing times and dates for available public tours. For information regarding tours or to schedule a special group tour, contact the park naturalist at 573-548-2225.

The Rose Holland Trout Derby is held at Montauk State Park each year during the first full weekend in October. Various smaller trout derbies are held during the remainder of the trout season.

The Missouri Department of Conservation sponsors tours of the trout hatcheries. For information on a schedule of tours, contact the hatchery personnel at 573-548-2585.

The park has two open picnic shelters perfect for large family gatherings or special outings. Both shelters have picnic tables, outdoor grills, a children’s playground and restroom facilities nearby. There is also a playground facility located in the campground.

The “new” shelter can be reserved for $30 per day, accommodates up to 70 guests and is equipped with electrical outlets. The “old” shelter can be reserved for $25 per day and accommodates roughly 30 guests.

If not reserved, the shelters are available at no charge on a first-come first-served basis.