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Special Bass Management Areas

Browse maps of the ten Ozark streams that have special Missouri smallmouth-bass regulations apart from the statewide bass regulations. Print the attached maps and take them with you when you go fishing.

 

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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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