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Fishing

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Trout angler fishing in a stream

Fishing is a great way to spend time with family and friends, creating memories that will last a lifetime. For a vacation or a quiet Saturday morning, fishing gets you away from it all. All you need is a pole, a line, a hook, some bait and a permit.

No matter where you live in Missouri, a great fishing trip is close to home. 

Great places for Fishing

Aerial photo of Castor River flooding across Greenbrier CA

Greenbrier Unit of Duck Creek Conservation Area

boat ramp at Hamburg Ferry Access

Hamburg Ferry Access

Boat ramp and Missouri River at Marion Access

Marion Access

Woods at Marion Bottoms CA

Marion Bottoms Conservation Area

Trees along roadway at Mineral Hills CA

Mineral Hills Conservation Area

Mint Spring Access gravel ramp with Bourbeuse River

Mint Spring Access

Odin Access

Odin Access

Schlicht Springs Access

Prairie

The Wayne Helton Memorial Wildlife Area

Washington State Park Access (MO DNR)

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Fishing Species A-Z

Fishing Seasons

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Things to Do

  • Big Backyard
  • Archery
  • Bicycling
  • Birdwatching
  • Bird Feeding
  • Camping
  • Canoeing/Floating
  • Cooking
  • Dog Training
  • Driving Tours
  • Field Trials
  • Fishing
  • Geocaching
  • Hiking
  • Horseback Riding
  • Hunting
  • Maple Sugaring
  • Mushroom Hunting
  • Nature Viewing
  • Photography
  • Shooting
  • Trapping - Special Permit
  • Volunteering
  • Woodworking

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