Fishing in Missouri

149 verified fishing spots across Missouri, with fish species, bait recommendations, best fishing times, public access details, and official regulations.

Top fishing spots in Missouri

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One Hundred and Two River

St. Joseph, MO· 40.0421, -94.7812
Channel Catfish • Flathead Catfish • Common Carp
Today's fishing
75.0Good
Best time
6:50 AM
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Weaubleau Creek

Hermitage, MO· 37.9512, -93.4981
Smallmouth Bass • Goggle-eye • Largemouth Bass
Today's fishing
75.0Good
Best time
6:41 AM
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Tebo Creek

Clinton, MO· 38.3512, -93.6385
Black Crappie • White Crappie • Blue Catfish
Today's fishing
73.0Good
Best time
6:43 AM
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Big Sac River

Aldrich, MO· 37.4715, -93.6621
Largemouth Bass • Channel Catfish • Crappie
Today's fishing
73.0Good
Best time
6:41 AM
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Little Sac River

Springfield, MO· 37.3821, -93.4215
White Bass • Walleye • Largemouth Bass
Today's fishing
72.0Good
Best time
6:40 AM
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Shoal Creek (Livingston County)

Chillicothe, MO· 39.7348, -93.5392
Channel Catfish • Bullhead Catfish • Green Sunfish
Today's fishing
70.0Good
Best time
6:45 AM
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Marmaton River

Nevada, MO· 37.8924, -94.3941
Channel Catfish • Flathead Catfish • White Crappie
Today's fishing
69.0Good
Best time
6:45 AM
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Medicine Creek

Chula, MO· 40.1118, -93.4561
Channel Catfish • Flathead Catfish • Freshwater Drum
Today's fishing
68.0Good
Best time
6:45 AM
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Locust Creek

Laclede, MO· 39.8142, -93.2478
Flathead Catfish • Channel Catfish • Common Carp
Today's fishing
76.0Good
Best time
6:44 AM
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Apple Creek

Altenburg, MO· 37.5248, -89.6214
Channel Catfish • White Bass • Smallmouth Bass
Today's fishing
76.0Good
Best time
6:25 AM
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Dry Fork Creek

St. James, MO· 37.9862, -91.5312
Smallmouth Bass • Longear Sunfish • Goggle-eye
Today's fishing
75.0Good
Best time
6:34 AM
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Wyaconda River

Canton, MO· 40.1251, -91.5127
Channel Catfish • Common Carp • Flathead Catfish
Today's fishing
74.0Good
Best time
6:37 AM

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Fishing regulations in Missouri

Always confirm current seasons, size limits, and license requirements with the official state wildlife agency before fishing.

Missouri Dept. of Conservation — official regulations