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Fishing in Missouri

Missouri has 21 fishing waters in Napp. Each spot shows live weather, water temperature and a rule-based ranking of which fish are biting right now.

Rivers (21)

Species you can catch here

Smallmouth Bass Micropterus dolomieu Channel Catfish Ictalurus punctatus Flathead Catfish Pylodictis olivaris Walleye Sander vitreus Rainbow Trout Oncorhynchus mykiss Largemouth Bass Micropterus salmoides Striped Bass Morone saxatilis Brown Trout Salmo trutta

The species come from the habitat and location of the waters, and from locally confirmed species lists where we have them. Open a species for season, best time and lures.

Guides for fishing here

Common questions

What fish can you catch in Missouri?

Popular catches in Missouri include Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Flathead Catfish and Walleye. Each fishing spot lists the species most likely right there.

Do you need a fishing license in Missouri?

Yes. A state fishing license is required to fish in Missouri. Each spot links to the state's rules.

When is fishing best in Missouri?

It varies by species and season. As a rule the bite is best at dawn and dusk, and Napp ranks the species per spot from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day.