Nongame Species Regulations

Know the regulations for some of Missouri's nongame fish and aquatic species.

Nongame Fish Regulations

Missouri's nongame fish include bluegill, green sunfish, carp, carpsuckers, suckers, buffalo, drum, gar and all other species other than those defined as game fish or listed as endangered.

Bullfrog and green frog season opens at sunset June 30 and runs through Oct. 31. You can take them by a variety of methods using a small game or fishing permit. Daily limit is eight combined total of both species; 16 in possession.

Turtle Regulations

Browse Missouri turtle regulations for methods, seasons, limits and species on the Do Not Harvest list.

Mussel and Clam Regulations

Browse Missouri mussel and clam regulations for methods, seasons and limits.

Fishing Regulations

Fishing

Check the Code

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

Keep ATVs out of streams!

It’s illegal to drive ATVs in Missouri’s streams unless …

You’re a landowner or lessee on land you own or lease.
You’re a farm worker.

AND

You’re using your ATV on a crossing that is part of the highway system.

Violators could lose their fishing and hunting privileges!

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