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Public Fishing Areas

Search conservation fishing areas.

MRAP Fishing

Anglers now have access to new fishing locations across Missouri through the MRAP program. Browse the interactive map to find places to fish near you. 

Trout Areas

Missouri has a wealth of trout waters, including red, white, and blue ribbon areas. Use this page to find great trout fishing around the state and throughout the year.

Fishing Reports

Read the latest fishing reports and prospects.

Urban Fishing

St. Louis and Kansas City anglers are never far from a fishing opportunity. The Department of Conservation stocks more than 30 urban lakes statewide with a variety of fish including bass, trout, channel catfish, and more.

MO Fishing App

Free app shows public boat ramps and underwater fish-attracting structures at Missouri's major lakes, rivers, and streams. Try it now.

Fish Attractor GPX Files

Download these files to your GPS device to locate fish attractors in select lakes.

Fish Attractor PDF Maps

Print out these paper maps to take with you when you go fishing.

Live Bait Dealers

Browse and search for live bait dealers throughout Missouri.

MO Fishing Interactive Map

Use this map to locate fishing resources throughout the state. This map makes it easy to plan and get the most out of your next fishing trip!

Where to Fish

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This is NOT a legal document. Regulations are subject to revision during the current year.
Refer to the Wildlife Code.