It depends on how you plan to get to KC from Jackson, MS.......Route through St. Louis, you wont be near any trout fishing....If you head up through Rolla or Springfield youll have more to choose from. The parks will be closed during the week for the most part...open Friday-Monday after the second week of November...but you might try to hit the Current near Montauk State Park, Cabin rentals and tent camping are available in the park...Another idea...the North Fork of the White around Dora, MO check out River of Life Farm or Sunburst Ranch, or stop at Rainbow Trout and Game Ranch in Rockbridge, MO. Or stop in Mountain Home on your way. Have a great trip.