Specific Fishing Regulations
Walker Lake
- Trout permits are required if trout are kept.
- Trout may be taken by pole and line using all types of lures and baits under statewide limits, except during the dates listed below.
Nov. 1 - Jan. 31:
- Catch and release only for trout
- Flies, artificial lures and unscented soft plastic baits only
- Only 1 pole may be used.
- Use of chum is prohibited.
Feb. 1 - Oct. 31:
- You must stop fishing for all species after having 4 trout in possession.
Wappapello Lake
Lakewide:
- Crappie—9” minimum length limit
On the lake and its tributaries including the St. Francis River and its tributaries above Wappapello Dam
- Walleye and sauger—18” minimum length limit
Wild Acres Park Lake
- Trout permits are required if trout are kept.
- Trout may be taken by pole and line using all types of lures and baits under statewide limits, except during the dates listed below.
Nov. 1 - Jan. 31:
- Catch and release only for trout
- Flies, artificial lures and unscented soft plastic baits only
- Only 1 pole may be used.
- Use of chum is prohibited.
Feb. 1 - Oct. 31:
- You must stop fishing for all species after having 4 trout in possession.
Lookup Regulations
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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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