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Don't see your name or business listed below?
- Call: 573-522-4115 ext 3501
- Email: baitdealer@mdc.mo.gov
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Before you buy, know your fish’s favorite foods
The best bait or lure depends on what kind of fish you want to catch and where. Read our Rigging your Pole page to research the kinds of fish you’re after and the bait and lures they are attracted to.
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Registered bait dealers help protect Missouri's fishing waters
Browse live-bait dealers who sell only approved species that help Missouri anglers avoid spreading harmful aquatics, such as rusty crayfish and invasive carp minnows. See Don’t Spread Crayfish and Invasive Carp Control to learn more about how these invasive species hurt your fishing prospects.
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Collecting your own bait?
Review the Live Bait Regulations, and always collect bait in the area where you are fishing. When you’re ready to go home, be sure to throw unused live bait in the trash so your favorite fishing waters stay healthy and productive.
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Live crayfish regulations
- Only northern crayfish (Orconectes virilis), also known as “virile” crayfish, from in-state sources may be sold for live bait.
- Other species of crayfish may be imported into the state, sold and purchased only for human consumption, scientific research, or as food for confined animals kept by approved entities, such as research institutions, agencies or publicly owned zoos. All other uses, such as pond stocking or as pets or pet food are not allowed.
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Live Crayfish
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Only northern crayfish (Orconectes virilis), also known as “virile” crayfish, from in-state sources may be sold for live bait.
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Missouri Bait Dealers
Live Bait Dealers
David Randle Bait
3208 Rue Royale St, Apt. 2
St. Charles, MO 63301
St. Charles, MO 63301
County:
Saint Charles
Phone:
314-809-6686
FKF Commercial Fisheries & Bait
573 Country Road 363
Taylor, MO 63471
Taylor, MO 63471
County:
Marion
Phone:
573-795-4731
Hannibal Farm and Home Supply
2959 Palmyra Road
Hannibal, MO 63401
Hannibal, MO 63401
County:
Marion
Phone:
573-221-8444
Heather's Hookers Tackle & Bait
7508 Walnut St
Pleasant Valley, MO 64068
Pleasant Valley, MO 64068
County:
Clay
Phone:
816-517-7314
Himes Bait and Tackle Shop LLC
21198 County Road 190
Alexandria, MO 63430
Alexandria, MO 63430
County:
Clark
Phone:
660-341-3582