Missouri Department of Conservation

Paddlefish (Spoonbill) Regulations

Paddlefish (Spoonbill) Regulations

Valid Permits

  • Daily Fishing Permit
  • Nonresident Fishing Permit
  • Resident Fishing Permit
  • Resident Hunting and Fishing Permit

Season & Limits

Paddlefish

Primary Season: Thu, 03/15/2012 - Mon, 04/30/2012
Daily Limit: 2
Possesion Limit: 4

Area: Mississippi River
Primary Season: Thu, 03/15/2012 - Tue, 05/15/2012
Additional Season: Sat, 09/15/2012 - Sat, 12/15/2012
Daily Limit: 2
Possesion Limit: 4

Additional Information

Length Limit: 24" minimum

Daily and length limits apply on all waters except on areas that are posted with special regulations. Visit our Special Area Fishing Regulations page.

Special Notice

Extracted paddlefish and shovelnose sturgeon eggs may not be possessed while on waters of the state or adjacent banks, and may not be transported. They also may not be bought, sold or offered for sale.

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