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Black River (below Clearwater Lake)
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Spotted Bass
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Northern Hog Sucker
Black River in southeast Missouri
Region Southeast
Information 573-290-5730
St. Francis River (below Wappapello Lake)
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Map showing St. Francis River location in southeast Missouri
Region Southeast
Information 573-290-5730
Truman Lake
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Crappie, Black
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Blue Catfish
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Paddlefish
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Hybrid Striped Bass (Wiper; Whiterock Bass)
Truman lake in western Missouri
Region Kansas City
Information 660-885-6981

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