This is NOT a legal document. Regulations are subject to revision during the current year.
Measure paddlefish from eye to fork of tail to determine size.
Limits apply on all waters except on areas with special regulations, including Lake of the Ozarks, Table Rock Lake, Truman Lake, and their tributaries. Check area regulations for additional restrictions.
Extracted paddlefish eggs may not be possessed while on waters of the state or adjacent banks and may not be transported. Paddlefish eggs may not be bought, sold, or offered for sale.
Daily limit: 2
Possession limit: 4
Size limit: 32-inch minimum in most areas; 34-inch minimum on Lake of the Ozarks, Table Rock Lake, Truman Lake, and their tributaries
Pole and line
Snagging
Grabbing
Trotline
Throwline
Limb line
Bank line
Jug line
These regulations apply to paddlefishing on the Mississippi River.
Daily limit: 2
Possession limit: 4
Size limit: minimum 32"
Pole and line
Snagging
Grabbing
Trotline
Throwline
Limb line
Bank line
Jug line
Daily limit: 6
Possession limit: 12
Length limit: None
Pole and Line
Trotline
Limb Line
Bank Line
Jug Line
Ice fishing tackle, or tip-ups, are considered a pole-and-line method.
Limits apply on all waters except on areas with special regulations.
Daily limit: 10
Possession limit: 20
Length limit: 30 inch maximum
Pole and Line
Trotline
Limb Line
Bank Line
Jug Line
Ice fishing tackle, or tip-ups, are considered a pole-and-line method.
Daily limit: 4
Possession limit: 8
Length limit: No size limit on rainbow trout; 15 inch minimum for brown trout in streams
Limits apply on all waters except on areas with special regulations.
Permit required to possess trout, except in trout parks where a daily tag is required. This permit is also required for all winter fishing in trout parks (catch-and-release) and for harvesting trout or fishing at Lake Taneycomo upstream from the US Hwy 65 bridge.
Trout Permit, Fishing Permit, Daily Fishing Permit, Small Game Hunting and Fishing Permit, Lifetime Conservation Partner (Hunting and Fishing) Permit (residents only), Lifetime Small Game Hunting Permit (residents only), Military Reduced Cost PermitPole and line
Trotline
Throwline
Limb line
Bank line
Jug line
Some areas have additional tackle restrictions. Learn about special area fishing regulations.
Hours vary. Check park information for details.
This season is open only in the following trout parks: Maramec Spring Park, Bennett Spring State Park, Montauk State Park and Roaring River State Park.
Daily limit: 4
Possession limit: 8
Length limit: minimum 15 inches for brown trout, no limit for rainbow
In addition to a fishing permit, you must purchase a daily trout tag to fish in a trout park.
At Bennett Spring, Montauk, and Roaring River, the price for a daily trout tag is $5 for anglers 16 and older, and $3 for anglers 15 and younger. At Maramec Spring Park, the price is $5 for anglers 16 and older, and $3 for anglers 15 and younger.
Trout Permit, Fishing Permit, Daily Fishing Permit, Small Game Hunting and Fishing Permit, Lifetime Conservation Partner (Hunting and Fishing) Permit (residents only), Lifetime Fishing Permit (residents only), Military Reduced Cost PermitArea regulations, fishing methods, and zones vary. Ask for details when you purchase your tag.
Hours vary by park.
This season is open only in the following trout parks: Maramec Spring Park, Bennett Spring State Park, Montauk State Park, and Roaring River State Park.
You may not keep trout during this season. Fishing is catch-and-release only.
You must have a trout permit and a fishing permit.
Trout Permit, Fishing Permit, Daily Fishing Permit, Small Game Hunting and Fishing Permit, Lifetime Conservation Partner (Hunting and Fishing) Permit (residents only), Lifetime Fishing Permit (residents only), Military Reduced Cost PermitPole and line with flies only
Alligator snapping turtles are an endangered species, and it is illegal to hunt or collect them. Learn to identify alligator snapping turtles.
Daily limit: 2
Possession limit: 4
Limits are combined total of all species
Hand
Hand net
Bow
Crossbow
Trotline
Throwline
Limb line
Bank line
Jug line
Snagging
Snaring
Grabbing
Pole and line
Firearms
You may not possess night vision or thermal imagery equipment while carrying a firearm, bow, or other implement used to take wildlife.
Alligator snapping turtles are an endangered species, and it is illegal to hunt or collect them. Learn to identify alligator snapping turtles.
Daily limit: 2
Possession limit: 4
Combined total of all species.
Hand
Hand net
Bow
Crossbow
Trotline
Throwline
Limb line
Bank line
Jug line
Snagging
Snaring
Grabbing
Pole and line
Firearms
You may not possess night vision or thermal imagery equipment while carrying a firearm, bow, or other implement used to take wildlife.
From February 20 through April 14, walleye and sauger can be taken and possessed only between 1/2 hour before sunrise and 1/2 after sunset. This restriction applies to all streams, except the Missouri and Mississippi rivers.
Limits apply on all waters except on areas with special regulations.
Daily limit: 4
Possession limit: 8
Length limit: minimum 15"
Pole and Line
Trotline
Limb Line
Bank Line
Jug Line
Ice fishing tackle, or tip-ups, are considered a pole-and-line method.
