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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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| 161 | Van Buren Library | 403 Ash Street Van Buren, MO 63965 |
573-323-4315 | Carter | Ozark |
| 162 | Washington Park Library | 1821 N 3rd Street St. Joseph, MO 64505 |
816-232-2052 | Buchanan | Northwest |
| 163 | Washington Public Library | 410 Lafayette Street Washington , MO 63090 |
636--390-1071 | Franklin | Saint Louis |
| 164 | Watershed Committee of the Ozarks | 2400 E Valley Water Mill Road Springfield, MO 65803 |
417-866-1127 | Greene | Southwest |
| 165 | Waynesville Public Library | 306 Historic 66 West Waynesville, MO 65583 |
573-765-5129 | Pulaski | Ozark |
| 166 | Webster Groves Public Library | 301 East Lockwood Avenue Webster Groves, MO 63119 |
314-961-3784 | Saint Louis | Saint Louis |
| 167 | Wentzville Parks and Recreation | 968 Meyer Road Wentzville, MO 63385 |
636-332-9236 | Saint Charles | Saint Louis |
| 168 | West Plains Public Library | 750 W Broadway Street West Plains, MO 65775 |
417-256-4775 | Howell | Ozark |
| 169 | Willow Springs Public Library | 214 N Harris Street Willow Springs, MO 65793 |
417-469-3482 | Howell | Ozark |
| 170 | Winona Library | 106 N Ash Street Winona, MO 65588 |
573-325-4728 | Shannon | Ozark |