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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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| 31 | Current River State Park | Shannon CO Rd 19-D Salem, MO 65560 |
573-858-3015 | Shannon | Ozark |
| 32 | DeSoto Public Library | 712 South Main DeSoto, MO 63020 |
636-586-3858 | Jefferson | Saint Louis |
| 33 | Discovery Village Branch | 378 Shadow Pines Drive Wentzville, MO 63385 |
636-332-6476 | Saint Charles | Saint Louis |
| 34 | Doniphan-Ripley Co Library Main Branch | 207 Locust Street Doniphan, MO 63935 |
573-996-2616 | Ripley | Ozark |
| 35 | Doniphan-Ripley Co Library Naylor Branch | 105 Kelsey Street Doniphan, MO 63935 |
573-996-2616 | Ripley | Ozark |
| 36 | Douglas Co Library | 301 SW 3rd Avenue Ava, MO 65608 |
417-6835633 | Douglas | Ozark |
| 37 | Dulany Memorial Library | 501 S Broadway Salisbury, MO 65281 |
660-388-5712 | Chariton | Northwest |
| 38 | Dunklin County Library (Campbell) | 404 West Grand Avenue Campbell, MO 63933 |
573-246-2112 | Dunklin | Southeast |
| 39 | Dunklin County Library (Cardwell) | Main Street Cardwell, MO 63829 |
573-654-3366 | Dunklin | Southeast |
| 40 | Dunklin County Library (Clarkton) | 113 South Main Street Clarkton, MO 63837 |
573-448-3803 | Dunklin | Southeast |