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Browse the places around Missouri where you can borrow rod-and-reel sets to fish in local waters.
Loaner gear includes fishing poles and a simple tackle box with hooks, sinkers, and bobbers. Worms, minnows, or other bait are not provided.
Check our Live Bait Dealers page to find businesses that sell noninvasive live bait and fishing gear.
Loaner location hours vary, so it is best to contact the location you are considering directly.
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Adaptive Fishing Gear Is Available for Loan
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MDC has a variety of specialized devices to help with casting, holding, and reeling.
Equipment is available statewide but is coordinated through the Ozark Regional Office.
Contact the Ozark Regional Office to reserve specialized adaptive fishing equipment for your outing.
Rod and Reel Locations
| Name | Address | Phone | County | Regions | |
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| 151 | Texas County Library (Houston) | 117 W Walnut Street Houston, MO 65483 |
417-967-2258 | Texas | Ozark |
| 152 | Texas County Library (Licking) | 126 S Main Street Licking, MO 65542 |
573-674-2038 | Texas | Ozark |
| 153 | Texas County Library (Summersville) | 139 Rogers Avenue Summersville, MO 65571 |
417-932-5261 | Texas | Ozark |
| 154 | Thayer Public Library | 121 N 2nd Street Thayer, MO 65791 |
417-264-3091 | Oregon | Ozark |
| 155 | The Centre - Ber Juan | 1200 Holloway St Rolla, MO 65401 |
573-341-2386 | Phelps | Ozark |
| 156 | Thomasville Public Library | 132 Old Street Birch Tree, MO 65438 |
417-764-3603 | Oregon | Ozark |
| 157 | Thousand Hills Marina | 20431 State Highway 157 Kirksville, MO 63501 |
660-665-3712 | Adair | Northeast |
| 158 | University City Public Library | 6701 Delmar Avenue University City, MO 63130 |
314-727-3150 | Saint Louis | Saint Louis |
| 159 | USACE M.W. Boudreaux Memorial Visitor's Center | 21629 HWY J Perry, MO 63462 |
573-565-2112 | Ralls | Northeast |
| 160 | Valley Park Community Library | 320 Benton Street Valley Park, MO 63088 |
636-225-5608 | Saint Louis | Saint Louis |