Waterbody Lookup
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Big Piney River
From Highway 17 to the Gasconade River:
Length limit: Goggle-eye: minimum 8"
From Slabtown Access to the Gasconade River:
Daily limit: 6 black bass including only 1 smallmouth bass.
Length limit: Smallmouth bass: minimum 15"
Black River
Within the wing walls of Clearwater Dam:
No fishing is allowed.
Within 700 feet below the spillway walls of Clearwater Dam:
Trotlines, throwlines, limb lines, bowfishing, gigging and atlatls are prohibited.
Capitol Federal Sports Complex
Trout permits are required if trout are kept.
Year-round: statewide trout methods and limits. Only 3 poles may be used.
Length limits: Black bass: minimum 15 inches
Daily limits:
Black bass: 2
Bluegill: 10
Trout: 4
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Winter Trout Fishing Area
Fishing is permitted year-round during normal park or area hours. Unless indicated in the area rules, trout may be taken by pole and line using all types of lures and baits under statewide limits. A trout permit is required to keep trout.
Chaumiere Lake
Trout permits are required if trout are kept.
Year-round: statewide trout methods and limits. Only 3 poles may be used.
Daily limits: Trout 4
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Winter Trout Fishing Area
Fishing is permitted year-round during normal park or area hours. Unless indicated in the area rules, trout may be taken by pole and line using all types of lures and baits under statewide limits. A trout permit is required to keep trout.
Cleveland Lake (Belton)
Trout permits are required if trout are kept.
- Statewide limits
- Only 3 poles may be used.
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Winter Trout Fishing Area
Fishing is permitted year-round during normal park or area hours. Unless indicated in the area rules, trout may be taken by pole and line using all types of lures and baits under statewide limits. A trout permit is required to keep trout.
Current River (Blue Ribbon)
While on any waters with length limits, all trout you possess must be kept with head, tail, and skin intact.
Mainstem and its tributaries: Walleye and sauger—18” minimum length limit
In Dent, Texas and Shannon counties: The use of porous-soled waders is prohibited.
River and its tributaries from lower boundary of Montauk State Park to Cedar Grove Bridge - 9 miles: Blue Ribbon Trout Area
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Blue Ribbon Trout Area
Harvest is limited to maintain the maximum density of adult trout, create excellent catch-and-release fishing, and provide the occasional chance to harvest a trophy. These areas on the Current and North Fork of the White rivers are stocked with brown trout, and the Eleven Point River is stocked with rainbows.
Length Limit: At least 18"
Daily Limit: 1
Authorized Lures: Artificial lures and flies
Only flies and artificial lures may be used, and soft plastic baits and natural and scented baits are prohibited when fishing for any species.
Gigging, bowfishing, and using an atlatl are prohibited, and fish taken by these methods may not be possessed on these waters or their banks.
Dry Fork Creek
Mainstem and its tributaries:
Length limit: Spotted bass—No minimum length limit.
Daily limit: Black bass—12 fish including no more than 6 largemouth bass and smallmouth bass, combined total of both species.
In Crawford and Phelps counties:
The use of porous-soled waders is prohibited.
In Crawford and Phelps counties from the elevated cable crossing to the Meramec River:
Part of the Meramec River Red Ribbon Trout Area, see restrictions below.
In Phelps and Dent counties, upstream from the elevated cable crossing:
Length Limit: Trout minimum—15 inch
Daily limit: Trout—2
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Red Ribbon Trout Area (Artificial Lures)
They provide catch-and-release fishing and a chance to harvest quality-size trout.
Length Limit: At least 15"
Daily Limit: 2
Authorized Lures: Artificial lures and flies
Gasconade River
From Highway Y in Pulaski County to Highway D in Phelps County
Length limits: Smallmouth bass—minimum 15"
Daily limit: 6 black bass may include only 1 smallmouth bass.
Jesse James Park Lake
Trout permits are required if trout are kept.
Year-round: statewide trout methods and limits. Only 3 poles may be used.
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Winter Trout Fishing Area
Fishing is permitted year-round during normal park or area hours. Unless indicated in the area rules, trout may be taken by pole and line using all types of lures and baits under statewide limits. A trout permit is required to keep trout.
Johnston Lake
Trout permits are required if trout are kept.
Year-round: statewide trout methods and limits. Only 3 poles may be used.
Length limits: Black bass: minimum 15 inches
Daily limits:
Trout: 4
Black bass: 2
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Winter Trout Fishing Area
Fishing is permitted year-round during normal park or area hours. Unless indicated in the area rules, trout may be taken by pole and line using all types of lures and baits under statewide limits. A trout permit is required to keep trout.
Little Platte River
Between Smithville Dam and U.S. Highway 169:
Pole and line fishing only.
Paddlefish may not be possessed on the water or adjacent banks.
Montauk State Park
Unless exempt, you need fishing permit as well as a daily trout tag from March 1 to October 31. The daily trout tag is $5 for adults and $3 for youth 15 and younger. Trout tags and permits can be purchased at the park.
During the November through February catch-and-release season the annual trout permit replaces the daily trout tag.
November 10, 2023 - February 12, 2024
Trout fishing is allowed from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Fridays through Mondays.
Catch-and-release fishing only. (Fishing permit and annual trout permit required.)
Allowed lures: flies only
March 1 - October 31
Daily limit: 4 of all species combined. You must stop fishing after have 8 trout in your possession.
Month | Begin | End |
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March | 6:30 am CST 7:30 am CDT | 6:00 pm CST 7:00 pm CDT |
April | 7:00 am | 7:30 pm |
May | 6:30 am | 8:15 pm |
June/July | 6:30 am | 8:30 pm |
August | 7:00 am | 8:00 pm |
September | 7:30 am | 7:15 pm |
October | 7:30 am | 6:30 pm |
Methods:
Not more than one pole and line may be used by one person at any time.
Gigging, snaring, snagging, and the taking of live bait are prohibited.
Some waters are posted as restricted to specific baits or lures.
The use of any foods to attract fish, except when placed on a hook, is prohibited.
Fishing zones, allowed methods, and regulations vary. Ask for additional information when you purchase your tag.
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Trout Parks
Several of the onsite fish hatcheries offer visitor centers and displays and tours.
Montrose Lake
Daily Limit:
Black bass: 2
Crappie: 15
Length limit:
Black bass: minimum 18"
Roubidoux Creek
The use of porous-soled waders is prohibited.
While on any waters with length limits, all trout you possess must be kept with head, tail, and skin intact.
Downstream from Roubidoux Spring to its junction with the Gasconade River - 3.1 miles: White Ribbon Trout Area
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White Ribbon Trout Area
Coldwater streams capable of supporting trout populations year-round. All receive periodic stockings of rainbow trout, and some also receive brown trout. They provide great opportunities for catching and harvesting trout and the occasional chance to harvest a large trout.
Length Limit: Rainbows -- none; Browns -- at least 15"
Daily Limit: 4
Authorized Lures: All
Smithville Lake
Length limits:
Black bass: minimum 15”
Daily limit:
Crappie: 30 with no more than 15 fish over nine inches.
Stone Mill Spring
The use of porous-soled waders is prohibited.
While on any waters with length limits, all trout you possess must be kept with head, tail, and skin intact.
Entire Spring Branch - 0.3 mile: White Ribbon Area
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White Ribbon Trout Area (Feb 24 - Oct 31)
All receive periodic stockings of rainbow trout, and some also receive brown trout. They provide great opportunities for catching and harvesting trout and the occasional chance to harvest a large trout.
Length Limit: Rainbows -- none; Browns -- at least 15"
Daily Limit: 4
Authorized Lures: All
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White Ribbon Trout Area (Nov 1 - Feb 21)
All receive periodic stockings of rainbow trout, and some also receive brown trout. They provide great opportunities for catching and harvesting trout and the occasional chance to harvest a large trout.
Length Limit: Catch-and-release only
Daily Limit: Catch-and-release only
Authorized Lures: Artificial lures and flies