Where to fish
Available Articles
Conservation Resource Guide: Your guide to MDC programs and services in the St. Louis area (1.0MB)
A guide to MDC programs and services available in the St. Louis Area.
Fishing Missouri's Big Rivers
August 1995 article about fishing Missouri's big rivers
Lake Paho Depth Map (136KB)
Map showing Lake Paho depths.
Lake Pomme de Terre Interactive Map
Interactive map of fish habitat structures on Pomme de Terre Lake. Javascript required.
Lake of the Ozarks Interactive Fishing Map
An interactive map showing fish attractors in the Lake of the Ozarks.
Missouri Fee Fishing Areas (76KB)
This directory is provided as a convenience to members of the public who may choose to fish some of Missouri's private waters.
Muskie in Missouri | Habitat
Range, life history and other muskie information
Muskies in Missouri | Fishing Areas
Five lakes are currently stocked and managed for muskies
Paddlefish Snagging Report (Updated regularly during season)
Paddlefish Snagging Report (Updated regularly during season).
Special Management Areas: Jack's Fork River (106KB)
Map of the Jack's Fork River's special management area for Bass.
Special Management Areas: Meramec River (109KB)
Map of the Meramec River special management area for Bass.
Special Management Areas: Osage Fork of the Gasconade River (110KB)
Map of the Osage Fork of the Gasconade River special Bass management area.
Special Management Areas: Ten Mile Creek (96KB)
Map of Ten Mile Creek special management area for Bass.
Special Managment Areas: Big Piney (109KB)
Map of Big Piney special management area for Bass.
Special Managment Areas: Big River and Mineral Fork (351KB)
Map of Big River and Mineral Fork special management area for Bass.
Special Managment Areas: Eleven Point River (128KB)
Map of the Eleven Point River's special management area for Bass.
Special Managment Areas: Elk River (103KB)
Map of the Elk River special management area for Bass.
Special Managment Areas: Gasconade River (107KB)
Map of the Gasconade River special management area for Bass.
Special Managment Areas: James River (116KB)
Map of the James River Bass special management area..
Stockton Lake Interactive Map
Interactive map of fish habitat structures on Stockton Lake. Javascript required.
Table Rock Lake Interactive Map
An interactive map of the Table Rock Lake.
Thomas Hill Lake Fishing Structures
Map showing fishing structures for Thomas Hill Lake
Three Lakes, Two States and One Permit (387KB)
Missouri residents age 16 years and older who fish the Arkansas portions of Table Rock, Bull Shoals or Norfork lakes no longer are required to purchase a nonresident Arkansas fishing license, thanks to an agreement between the
Missouri Department of Conservation and the Arkansas Game
and Fish Commission.
Trout Area Map: Barren Fork Creek (130KB)
Map showing Barren Fork Creek trout fishing area.s
Trout Area Map: Bennett Spring Trout Park and the Niangua River (213KB)
Map showing trout fishing areas in Bennett Spring Trout Park and on the Niangua River
Trout Area Map: Blue Springs Creek (209KB)
Map showing trout fishing areas along Blue Springs Creek.
Trout Area Map: Capps Creek and Crane Creek (139KB)
Trout area map for Capps and Crane Creeks.
Trout Area Map: Columbia Winter Trout Area, Mexico Winter Trout Area, and Jefferson City Winter Trout Area (216KB)
Map showing trout fishing at Columbia Winter Trout Area, Mexico Winter Trout Area, and Jefferson City Winter Trout Areas.
Trout Area Map: Eleven Point River (150KB)
Map for the Eleven Point River trout fishing areas.
Trout Area Map: Hickory Creek and Roubidoux Creek (187KB)
Trout area maps for Hickory and Roubidoux Creeks.
Trout Area Map: Lake Taneycomo (282KB)
Map showing trout fishing areas at Lake Taneycomo.
Trout Area Map: Maramec Spring Park and the Meramec River (173KB)
Map showing trout fishing areas at Maramec Spring Park and the Meramec River.
Trout Area Map: Montauk Trout Park and the Current River (190KB)
Map showing trout fishing areas at Montauk Trout Park and the Current River.
Trout Area Map: North Fork of the White River (159KB)
Map showing trout fishing areas on North Fork of the White River.
Trout Area Map: Roaring River Trout Park and Roaring River (145KB)
Map showing Trout fishing areas at Roaring River Trout Park and Roaring River.
Trout Area Map: St. Louis Winter Trout Area and Busch Conservation Area (328KB)
Map showing winter trout fishing areas in St. Louis Winter and Busch Conservation Area.
Trout Areas
List of trout areas and maps for Missouri's best trout fishing.
Welcome to Smithville Lake
Tom Cwynar's article about fishing walleye in Smithville Lake
Winter trout mini-site
Winter trout mini-site
External Links
Meramec River Recreation Association
The Meramec River Recreation Association has brought together state and local government representatives, local citizens, adjacent landowners and business owners from the lower river valley to plan the preservation, enhancement and management of the 108-mile long Meramec River Greenway.
Missouri Department of Natural Resources: Roaring River State Park
Roaring River is known for its premier trout fishing. Young and old alike will enjoy feeding and watching the fish in the spring pool or taking a tour of the trout hatchery.
Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission
The Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission's mission is to provide fishing and boating opportunities through the protection and management of aquatic resources.
USGS Daily Streamflow Conditions
US Geological Survey information about current stream conditions