Douglas
Region
FIPS code
067
Bryant Creek
Points of Interest:
- Wade or bank fish a scenic Ozark stream.
- Look for riparian area birds such as the kingfisher and great blue heron.
Natural Features Description:
Bryant Creek that flows through this natural area is designated as an Outstanding State Resource Waters by the Missouri Clean Water Commission. Bryant Creek supports a number of native fish species from smallmouth bass and longear sunfish to a variety of minnows and darters. This stream is down cut through the Roubidoux and Gasconade formations.
Norfork Lake
Restrictions
Lakewide:
Daily limit:
Catfish (channel, blue and flathead): 10, combined total of these species
Crappie: 15
Length limit:
Black bass: minimum 15” on largemouth and smallmouth bass; minimum 12” on spotted bass
Crappie: minimum 10”
On the lake and its tributaries:
Daily limit:
Striped Bass: only 3 striped bass may be included in the aggregate.
Length limit:
Walleye and sauger: minimum 18”
Striped Bass: minimum 20”
White bass, yellow bass, or their hybrids: none
Bull Shoals Lake
Restrictions
Lakewide: Ozark and Taney
Daily limit:
Catfish (channel, blue and flathead): 10, combined total of these three species
Crappie: 15 fish
Length limit:
Black bass: minimum 15" on largemouth and smallmouth bass; minimum 12" on spotted bass
Crappie: 10" minimum
On the lake and its tributaries: Ozark, Taney, Christian, and Douglas
Daily limit:
Striped bass: only 3 striped bass may be included in the aggregate
Length limit:
Walleye and sauger: minimum 18"
Striped bass: minimum 20"
There are no length limits for white bass, yellow bass, or their hybrids.
In the Swan Creek Arm above U.S. Highway 160: Taney
From February 20 through April 14, walleye and sauger may be taken and possessed only between 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset.
From Powersite Dam to Highway 76: Taney
Prohibited Methods: Trotlines, throwlines and limb lines
Ava Office
Office Open Status
Open
Address
HC71 Box 46
Ava, MO 65608
United States
Phone Number
(417) 683-3628