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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
MDC SE Nature Center (on-site, kids only)
2289 County Park Drive
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Mid Continent Public Library - Antioch Branch
6060 N Chestnut Avenue
Gladstone, MO 64119
Gladstone, MO 64119
Mid Continent Public Library - Blue Springs South Branch
2220 S 7 Highway
Blue Springs, MO 64014
Blue Springs, MO 64014
Mid Continent Public Library- Colbern Road Branch
1000 NE Colbern Road
Lees Summit, MO 64068
Lees Summit, MO 64068
Name | Address | Phone | County | Regions | |
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81 | MDC Ozark Regional Office (groups only) | 551 Joe Jones Blvd West Plains, MO 65775 |
417-256-7161 | Howell | Ozark |
82 | MDC SE Nature Center (on-site, kids only) | 2289 County Park Drive Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 |
573-290-5218 | Cape Girardeau | Southeast |
83 | MDC Southwest Regional Office | 2630 N Mayfair Avenue Springfield, MO 65803 |
417-895-6880 | Greene | Southwest |
84 | Mid Continent Public Library (Liberty) | 1000 Kent Street Liberty, MO 64068 |
816-781-9240 | Clay | Kansas City |
85 | Mid Continent Public Library (Smithville) | 120 Richardson St Smithville, MO 64089 |
816-532-0116 | Platte | Kansas City |
86 | Mid Continent Public Library - Antioch Branch | 6060 N Chestnut Avenue Gladstone, MO 64119 |
816-454-1306 | Clay | Kansas City |
87 | Mid Continent Public Library - Blue Springs South Branch | 2220 S 7 Highway Blue Springs, MO 64014 |
816-229-3571 | Jackson | Kansas City |
88 | Mid Continent Public Library- Colbern Road Branch | 1000 NE Colbern Road Lees Summit, MO 64068 |
816-525-9924 | Jackson | Kansas City |
89 | Middendorf Kredeu Branch | 2750 Highway K O Fallon, MO 63368 |
636-978-7926 | Saint Charles | Saint Louis |
90 | Missouri River Regional Library | 214 Adams St Jefferson City, MO 65101 |
573-634-2464 | Cole | Central |