Gov. Jay Nixon will officially kick off the opening of 2013 trout season in Missouri at Montauk State Park Friday, March 1.

He’ll also travel to Bennett Spring State Park, near Lebanon, for some more fly fishing.

The Governor will fire the starter’s pistol to signal the opening of trout season.

In addition to Bennett Spring and Montauk state parks, anglers can also fish for trout at Roaring River State Park, near Cassville, and at Maramec Spring Park, located near St. James.

Maramec Spring is owned by the James Foundation.

“One of the pleasures of living in Missouri is trying to land a trout on opening day,” Gov. Nixon said. “I’m delighted to be at two of our trout parks on Friday to join in one of the generations-old traditions that make Missouri State Parks such great places to visit.”