Fishing Regulations in Missouri
Size limits, bag limits, and seasons by species in Missouri.
Missouri's Department of Conservation manages clear Ozark streams full of smallmouth, trout parks and tailwaters, and big reservoirs holding bass, crappie, and walleye. Trout waters in particular carry their own seasons and tackle rules, so confirm the regulations for your water before you keep a fish.
42 species with limits224 special regulation bodies of water
Notable waters
Mississippi RiverNorth ForkBull Shoals LakeNorfork LakeTable Rock LakeHarry S. Truman ReservoirLake of the OzarksLong Branch Lake
Statewide
Year-round
Daily bag6Possession12
Specific bodies of water may have special regulations.
Always confirm with the official state agency before keeping a fish. Regulations can change and local exceptions may apply.
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