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Browse the places around Missouri where you can borrow rod-and-reel sets to fish in local waters.
Loaner gear includes fishing poles and a simple tackle box with hooks, sinkers, and bobbers. Worms, minnows, or other bait are not provided.
Check our Live Bait Dealers page to find businesses that sell noninvasive live bait and fishing gear.
Loaner location hours vary, so it is best to contact the location you are considering directly.
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Adaptive Fishing Gear Is Available for Loan
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MDC has a variety of specialized devices to help with casting, holding, and reeling.
Equipment is available statewide but is coordinated through the Ozark Regional Office.
Contact the Ozark Regional Office to reserve specialized adaptive fishing equipment for your outing.
Rod and Reel Locations
| Name | Address | Phone | County | Regions | |
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| 41 | Dunklin County Library (Holcomb) | 301 West Main Street Holcomb, MO 63852 |
573-792-3268 | Dunklin | Southeast |
| 42 | Dunklin County Library (Hornersville) | 502 School Street Hornersville, MO 63855 |
573-737-2728 | Dunklin | Southeast |
| 43 | Dunklin County Library (Kennett) | 209 North Main Street Kennett, MO 63857 |
573-888-3561 | Dunklin | Southeast |
| 44 | Dunklin County Library (Malden) | 1203 Stockelan Drive Malden, MO 63863 |
573-276-3674 | Dunklin | Southeast |
| 45 | Dunklin County Library (Senath) | 201 West Commercial Street Senath, MO 63876 |
573-738-2363 | Dunklin | Southeast |
| 46 | East Hills Library | 502 N Woodbine Road St. Joseph, MO 64506 |
816-236-2136 | Buchanan | Northwest |
| 47 | Farmington Public Library | 101 North A Street Farmington, MO 63640 |
573-756-5779 | Saint Francois | Southeast |
| 48 | Fellows Lake Marina | 4208 E Farm Road 66 Springfield, MO 65803 |
417-833-2058 | Greene | Southwest |
| 49 | Festus Public Library` | 400 West Main Street Festus, MO 63028 |
314-623-6948 | Jefferson | Saint Louis |
| 50 | George O. White State Forest Nursery | 14027 Shafer Rd Licking, MO 65542 |
573-674-3229 | Texas | Ozark |