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Live Bait Dealers
Find a Dealer

Browse and search for live bait dealers throughout Missouri.

Fishing Events
Browse Fishing Event

Find Fishing Events near you.

Rod and Reel Loaner Program
Rod and Reel Locations

Browse the places around Missouri where you can borrow rod-and-reel sets to fish in local waters.

Paddlefish Season
March 15 through April 30

Daily limit: 2
Possession limit: 4
Size limit: 24-inch minimum in most areas; 34-inch minimum on Lake of the Ozarks, Table Rock Lake, Truman Lake, and their tributaries

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Species A-Z

Detailed guides to fishing any of Missouri's harvestable fish.

Seasons

Browse fishing seasons by date or by species.

Regulations

A complete guide to Missouri fishing regulations, filterable by species.

Trophies & Certificates

Brag about your Missouri catch, download first-fish certificates, browse state-record fish, and apply for a Master Angler Award.

Get Started Fishing

Learn the basics of how to fish, and where to look for fish in ponds, lakes and rivers.

Where to Fish

Fishing areas, fishing reports, boat ramps and more.

Permits

A full listing of fishing permits, filterable by species.

Fish Diseases

Learn about common diseases that can infect Missouri fish.

Protect Missouri Fishing

Browse things you can do to protect Missouri's waters for future generations.