What do you need to fish at Roaring River?


What do you need to fish at Roaring River? Unless exempt, you need fishing permit as well as a daily trout tag from March 1 to October 31. The daily trout tag is $4 for adults and $3 for youth 15 and younger. Trout tags and permits can be purchased at the park.


What is the best time to fish the Roaring River?

Best Time to Fish: 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.


What time do you have to stop fishing at Roaring River?

Trout fishing is allowed from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Fridays through Mondays.


Can you canoe on Roaring River?

Enjoy an exciting canoe trip down the Roaring and Yadkin Rivers and see an abundance of wildlife, scenery and remnants of one of the oldest grist mill sites in Wilkes County. If you are a fisherman, you may catch small mouth or large mouth bass, red eyes and catfish - just to name a few.


Can you swim in Roaring River?

Swimming. Whether you want to take a dip in the Roaring River or swim some laps in the Olympic-sized swimming pool, you will find it at Roaring River State Park.


Is Roaring River open for fishing?

Trout fishing is permitted in accordance with the state wildlife code and posted restrictions daily from March 1 through Oct. 31, and during the winter catch-and-release season from the second Friday in November to the second Monday in February on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday only.


Why is it called the Roaring River?

Prior to 1880 a dam was constructed at this point level with the spring. Before the construction of this dam, the waters rushed from the grotto down the rocks with a sound of and splash, which merited for the stream its name.


How deep is Roaring River?

A depth of more than 472 feet makes Roaring River Spring the deepest spring in Missouri.


What is the record dive for the Roaring River?

The team reached 472 feet — and there's no end in sight.


What is the deepest underwater cave system in the United States?

Deep in the west Texas desert lies Phantom Springs Cave. Exploration divers there hit a record depth of 462 ffw / 140.8 m, making it the deepest underwater cave system in the United States!


How deep is the spring at Roaring River?

While measuring only ten feet across, the spring has been explored to a depth of 472 feet, with no end in sight. The chasm turns to darkness at the back; it seems as though you could kayak into the abyss. Divers have accessed an air-filled chamber beyond the spring entrance called the colossal dome room.


How much does it cost to fish at Roaring river?

Unless exempt, you need fishing permit as well as a daily trout tag from March 1 to October 31. The daily trout tag is $4 for adults and $3 for youth 15 and younger. Trout tags and permits can be purchased at the park.


Does Roaring River allow dogs?

Your dog is welcome to go with you as long as they are on a leash no longer than six feet long. With gorgeous limestone bluffs and several miles of trails for you to explore, you and your pup will be able to get plenty of exercise while you are at the Roaring River State Park.